S&OP Manager

Lindt & Sprüngli (Nordic) AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli (Nordic) AB in Solna, Stockholm is seeking an experienced S&OP Manager responsible for the end-to-end planning process from demand to delivery. You will drive S&OP across sales, marketing, finance and supply chain to balance service levels and inventory costs.

The role requires strong SAP and Excel skills, a solid background in FMCG or food supply chains, and fluency in Swedish and English.

Qualifications

• Academic background in supply chain, logistics or related field
• Solid experience in supply chain operations and planning
• Strong capabilities in demand and delivery planning, S&OP processes, and SAP systems
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis expertise
• Experience in FMCG or food industry is valuable

Responsibilities

• Own the planning process from demand to delivery
• Balance demand against supply considering capacity, lead times and inventory
• Identify and manage short- and long-term supply risks
• Develop and maintain high-quality demand forecasts
• Translate demand plans into delivery plans and purchase orders
• Lead S&OP meetings and drive cross-functional alignment
• Coordinate with 3PL partners to ensure execution
• Develop reports and decision-making documents
• Coach and develop planners and drive ownership within the team

Skills

Demand planning

Supply chain

S&OP processes

Data analysis

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP IBP

SAP APO

Excel

Job description

ValueOne is recruiting S&OP Manager for Lindt & Sprüngli (Nordic) AB. We are looking for an experienced S&OP Manager for Lindt & Sprüngli (Nordic) AB in Solna Stockholm. where you will take overall responsibility for the planning process from demand to delivery and drive S&OP work across sales, marketing, finance and supply chain.

Lindt has delighted chocolate lovers all over the world since 1845. During the 180 years of Lindt & Sprüngli’s existence, the company has produced chocolate and chocolate related products. Nothing else. Generations of thrilled, imaginative, enthusiastic and inventive employees have built the company to what it is today: the world’s leading producer of premium chocolate. Within the last 20 years, Lindt has succeeded in reshaping the chocolate market in the Nordics. From having been a niche player, Lindt has quickly grown into the 2nd biggest supplier in the chocolate tablets & pralines market in Sweden and is one of the fastest growing chocolate companies in the rest of the region. By far, we consider Lindt to be the most shining name within the premium chocolate category.

About the role

As S&OP Manager at Lindt & Sprüngli (Nordic) AB, you have overall responsibility for the planning process from demand to delivery, with the aim of ensuring a balanced and efficient supply chain that meets customer service goals and optimizes inventory levels and costs. The role is central to driving and coordinating the S&OP process across sales, marketing, finance and supply chain and serves as a key player in the company's continued growth journey.

Areas of responsibility and duties:

• Take full ownership of assigned portfolio/SKUs from demand planning through to delivery execution
• Balance demand against supply considering constraints such as capacity, lead times and inventory levels
• Proactively identify and manage short- and long-term supply risks
• Analyze historical sales, seasonality and commercial input to develop and maintain high quality demand forecasts
• Challenge assumptions and ensure consensus among stakeholders
• Translate demand plans into delivery plans and purchase orders
• Follow up on production and delivery confirmations
• Coordinate with 3PL partners to ensure execution
• Optimize inventory levels and safety stock
• Identify and resolve root causes of shortages and excess stock
• Lead Demand Review, Supply Review and S&OP meetings
• Ensure clear action plans and escalation of risks and opportunities
• Align commercial, financial and operational plans
• Drive improvements to planning processes, tools and data quality and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency
• Develop reports and decision-making documents
• Coach and develop planners and drive responsibility and ownership within the team
• Lead change initiatives and process improvements

Experience and expertise

We are seeking a candidate with an academic background in supply chain, logistics or a related field, and solid experience in supply chain operations and planning. You bring strong capabilities in demand and delivery planning, S&OP processes, and SAP (S/4HANA, IBP/APO), as well as advanced Excel skills and data analysis expertise. Experience from the FMCG or food industry is a valuable asset.

You communicate fluently in Swedish and English and have a proven track record of leading projects or teams. As a person, you are analytical, structured, and solution-oriented, with a high sense of ownership and a proactive mindset. You thrive in fast-changing environments, enjoy influencing stakeholders, and are comfortable driving decisions in complex settings.