Manager – Strategy & Operations, Retail and Manufacturing (Malmö)

BearingPoint; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BearingPoint in Malmö is looking for a Manager to join its Retail and Manufacturing team. In this role, you will lead high-impact transformation projects, focusing on operational excellence and client relationship building.

The ideal candidate will have 6–9 years of experience in relevant fields, strong leadership skills, and fluency in Swedish and English. The position provides an exciting opportunity to work with leading brands and offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience in supply chain management, sourcing and procurement.
• Minimum of 3 years in management consulting.
• 5+ years in Retail and Manufacturing industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact transformation projects.
• Define and deliver strategies that drive growth.
• Optimize planning, sourcing, and cost structures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Tools (Excel, PowerPoint)

Fluency in Swedish and English

Business acumen

Education

M.Sc. in Engineering, Economics, or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

BearingPoint Sweden

is expanding its Retail and Manufacturing (consumer goods and industrial manufacturing) footprint and is now looking for a Manager to join our team in Malmö. This is a strategic role where you will work closely with leading companies in the industry, helping them navigate transformation from strategy through to execution.

Retail and Manufacturing are undergoing rapid change and disruptions driven by cost pressure, international complexity, AI & technology, shifting consumption behaviors. You will play a key role in helping clients stay ahead.

About the Role

As a Manager in our Strategy & Operations team, you will lead high-impact transformation projects while driving business growth and strengthening our presence in Malmö. This is a high-impact role combining delivery excellence, leadership, and commercial impact.

You will work closely with senior client stakeholders to:

• Define and deliver strategies that drive growth and efficiency
• Lead operational excellence and supply chain transformations
• Optimize planning, sourcing, procurement, and cost structures
• Accelerate AI and digital initiatives across operations

You will own both delivery and team leadership, leading project teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and coaching junior colleagues to perform at their best.

Beyond delivery, you will actively contribute to business development by identifying opportunities, shaping proposals, and building long‑term client relationships. You navigate complexity with a structured, hands‑on approach and communicate effectively to influence stakeholders at all levels.

As a BearingPoint ambassador, you combine strong commercial acumen with a genuine passion for developing people and building sustainable client impact.

Why join our team?

• A high-priority growth area within BearingPoint
• Opportunity to work with leading Nordic and international brands
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where you can influence our market approach
• Access to a strong international network of experts

What We Are Looking For

• M.Sc. in Engineering, Economics, or another relevant field.
• 6–9 years of experience executing and leading projects in one or more of the following functional areas: supply chain management, sourcing and procurement, operational excellence (e.g., manufacturing, warehouse) and sales & operations planning
• Minimum of 3 years in management consulting
• 5+ years of relevant Retail and Manufacturing industry experience
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Tools such as Copilot, Excel and PowerPoint to support day‑to‑day business activities
• High business acumen, strong analytical skills, team spirit, and the ambition to thrive in a challenging and fast‑paced environment
• Comfortable working in an international environment with willingness to travel for client assignments both locally and abroad
• Experience in sales and business development activities with a proven track record in selling projects and leading teams
• Proven leadership skills
• Fluency in both Swedish and English (written and spoken)

What we offer

BearingPoint is a great place to work. We can offer you the opportunity to work for a company with a global reach and a unique culture that allows everyone to reach their highest potential. We also offer team‑specific competency development opportunities and employee benefits such as:

• Professional and personal growth, supported by your development manager and Partner presence.
• An international, dynamic, and inspiring work environment.
• Talented, easy‑to‑work‑with professionals working together with you in multidisciplinary teams.
• A steep learning curve in client‑facing roles with a high impact on the business performance of our clients.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including, but not limited to, an occupational pension, health insurance, health care allowance, home office allowance and flexible working hours.
• Competency development opportunities such as our First 1000‑day program, Nordic & Firm‑wide training with possibility to attend the Manager Acceleration at highly regarded SDA Bocconi.
• An annual curriculum of various social events and sports activities.