Demand Planning Manager Global Aftermarket

Husqvarna Aktiebolag; Jönköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Husqvarna Group is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to shape a global demand planning capability for aftermarket products. You will lead six planners, align processes, and drive data-driven forecasting with strong stakeholder collaboration.

You will anchor KPIs, manage changes, and improve system-driven forecasting across a 24-month horizon in a complex international setting. Based in Huskvarna, Sweden, 80% in-office presence is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, supply chain management, logistics, operations management or equivalent.
• Experience within demand planning, forecasting and supply chain planning.
• Fluency in English; Swedish knowledge is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of six demand planners and develop forecasting analytics.
• Shape a global demand planning capability and improve forecasting models.
• Define and monitor KPIs and translate demand patterns into business recommendations.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and drive change initiatives.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Excel

Advanced planning systems

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Swedish knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, supply chain management, logistics, operations management or equivalent

Job description

We're one of the world's oldest start-ups – and we're just getting started. At Husqvarna Group, innovation is in our DNA. With over 330 years of heritage and a passion for pioneering technology, we design and deliver world‑class products and solutions for forest, park, garden and construction care. From robotic lawn mowers to cutting‑edge chainsaws and sustainable battery systems, we're shaping the future – and we want you to be part of it.

As Demand Planning Manager you will ensure that parts and accessories are available to support our products throughout their lifecycle. This key role leads and develops our global demand planning capability, central to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. You will report to Johan Törnqvist, Manager, Demand Planning, Global Operations.

About the role

This unique opportunity allows you to shape a global demand planning capability in a growing aftermarket business. Your work directly impacts customer experience and commercial performance. You will strengthen and align demand planning ways of working across our global organization, help stakeholders navigate change as processes, tools and forecasting capabilities evolve, and drive planning across a 24‑month rolling horizon with high forecast accuracy. A key focus will be on continuously and strategically improving system‑driven forecasting models, strengthening data‑driven decision making and proactively identifying deviations to drive actions based on trends and insights. You will also define and monitor KPIs, use insights to support decision‑making, and translate demand patterns into clear business recommendations, leading initiatives to further enhance forecasting methods, tools and processes globally.

In addition, you will lead, coach and develop a growing team of six demand planners, building strong capabilities in forecasting, analytics and stakeholder collaboration. You will lead through change, creating engagement, clarity and alignment as the function and its ways of working evolve.

About you

We’re looking for a driven and curious leader who thrives in complexity and turns insights into action. You create structure, drive decisions and move things forward; you are confident leading through change, bring people with you and build alignment across global stakeholders in a complex international environment. You challenge stakeholders effectively, build strong relationships across the organization and bring together data, business understanding and collaboration.

Skills and background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, supply chain management, logistics, operations management or equivalent
• Experience within demand planning, forecasting and supply chain planning
• Experience driving transformation initiatives and working in cross‑functional, international environments handling diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead people and develop teams
• Strong analytical capability and confidence working with data and KPIs
• Experience with advanced planning systems and solid Excel skills
• Experience from aftermarket, spare parts or complex product structures is a strong advantage
• Fluency in English (spoken and written). Knowledge of Swedish is considered an advantage

Location

This position will be based in Huskvarna, Sweden. The role requires in‑office presence at least 4 days a week (80%) to foster collaboration, creativity and fast decision‑making.