Sales & Operations Planning Lead, Lund

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS AKTIEBOLAG; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Collaborative team environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS AKTIEBOLAG in Lund is seeking a Sales & Operations Planning Lead to enhance their S&OP process, aligning supply with demand. In this hybrid role, you'll strengthen cross-functional collaboration to drive significant business impact.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in supply chain operations. Strong communication and collaboration skills are required to present actionable insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in supply chain, engineering, economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience within supply chain operations.
• Experience in process development and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Executive S&OP meetings and present data for decision-making.
• Own the full monthly S&OP cycle and communicate outcomes.
• Drive collaboration across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and other functions.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Process Development

Analytical Skills

Education

Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, economics, or related field

Tools

Supply Planning Tools

Job description

Are you a skilled communicator who thrives at the intersection of strategy, process, and cross‑functional collaboration? Axis Communications is looking for a Sales & Operations Planning Lead to drive and develop our S&OP process - a key enabler for aligning supply with demand and supporting our continued growth. Our S&OP process is already driving real business impact - and now we need someone to take it further. As our S&OP Lead, you'll build on a strong foundation, raise the maturity of the process, and act as the bridge between data, functions, and executive decision‑making. This hybrid role is based at our headquarters in Lund.

Who is your future team?

The Operations organization is responsible for Axis's global supply chain, sourcing, industrialization, and manufacturing. We plan and execute to meet customer demands, working in close collaboration with manufacturing partners worldwide. Within this, the S&OP/E Process team plays a critical role in connecting the dots across functions - ensuring that business decisions are grounded in solid data and cross‑functional alignment. You will report to the Manager S&OP/E Process.

What you'll do here as Sales & Operations Planning Lead

This is not a maintenance role - it is a building role. The S&OP process at Axis already has key elements in place and is actively influencing business decisions. Your mission will be to elevate it further: improving data quality, raising process maturity, and strengthening how the organization aligns supply with demand. You will turn complex information into clear decision‑ready material for senior leadership and ensure that every cycle drives action.

• Leading Executive S&OP meetings – preparing, facilitating, and presenting scenarios, risks, opportunities, and trade‑offs that enable fast, well‑founded decisions by senior leadership
• Owning the full monthly S&OP cycle – preparing, documenting, and communicating outcomes, ensuring decisions have clear owners and timelines, and following up on actions and aligning with the S&OE process
• Driving cross‑functional collaboration across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Product Management, Finance, and Sales – ensuring high‑quality input to the process and that all functions are aligned
• Advancing the S&OP process maturity – identifying bottlenecks, improving data quality, and establishing best practices as the process continues to evolve
• Continuously improving the S&OP process by actively engaging with stakeholders across functions to gather input, refine ways of working, and share best practices
• Contributing to strategic development initiatives, including supporting the implementation of improved supply planning capabilities and new system tools

Who are we looking for?

You lead through influence, simplify the complex, and are not afraid to respectfully challenge when needed. You build trust across functions by being genuinely curious about others' challenges and skilled at motivating colleagues to deliver high‑quality input, even when workloads are high. You bring structure to the unstructured. Where others see ambiguity, you see an opportunity to create clarity and drive improvement. You combine this with persistence and strong self‑leadership – when progress takes time, you keep iterating rather than giving up. You connect supply chain decisions to broader business outcomes, understanding the impact on cash flow, customer satisfaction, and company growth.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in supply chain, engineering, economics, or a related field – or corresponding professional experience
• At least 5 years of experience within supply chain operations
• Demonstrated experience in process development and change management – particularly in environments where processes are not yet fully established
• The ability to communicate complex information clearly and present actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Strong collaborative skills, with a track record of working effectively across multiple functions and levels.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Bonus points if you also bring:

• Hands‑on experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and/or Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) processes – ideally in an international, high‑complexity environment
• Familiarity with supply planning tools and systems
• A strong understanding of how supply chain performance is connected to financial results and customer experience

Practical details

• Location: Lund, Sweden (hybrid)
• Employment type: Permanent, full‑time (100%)
• Reports to: Manager S&OP/E Process
• Travel: Occasional

What Axis has to offer

We are a world leader in network video, where cutting‑edge technology meets global impact. Here, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of security and surveillance – developing solutions used worldwide. As a fast‑growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities. You'll grow professionally through continuous learning, supported by a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and work‑life balance.

Ready to Act?

Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success. We welcome all applications.

Vacation is important! At Axis we value work‑life balance and that means that during summer many of us are on a well‑deserved vacation. During this period, you can expect some delay in our response. We will review applications in August and get back to you as soon as possible.

In case of questions, please reach out to recruiting manager Maria Hallengren [phone].