Strategic Allocation Manager – Supply and Demand

Billerud; Gävle kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Occupational pension

Benefits according to policy

Job summary

Billerud in Sweden is seeking an Allocation Manager to drive short-term balance between supply and demand, and to strengthen collaboration across Planning, Sales and Operations. You will work at the intersection of planning, commercial priorities and production, ensuring operational stability while contributing to Billerud’s commercial development.

Strong data skills and cross-functional experience are essential for success in this role, which involves leading planning processes and continuous

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in demand, supply, or inventory planning.
• Experience working with complex data, analysis, and forecasting.
• Proven experience working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders
• A structured, data-driven, and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with a good understanding of Swedish.
• Experience with planning and BI tools, such as OMP or QlikView/BI, is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a fact-based, short-term balance between supply and demand.
• Drive alignment and a shared understanding across Sales, Operations, and Planning.
• Prepare and quality-assure decision-making materials and input for KPI follow-up.
• Manage and optimize allocation volumes within a 0–3-month horizon.
• Monitor and balance inventory levels.
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional forums for product mix and allocation decisions.
• Identify risks, constraints, and bottlenecks, and initiate appropriate actions.
• Challenge existing ways of working and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply planning

Inventory planning

Excel skills

ERP systems (SAP)

BI tools (OMP, QlikView)

English fluency

Swedish understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

OMP

QlikView

Job description

Billerud in Sweden is seeking an Allocation Manager to drive short-term balance between supply and demand, and to strengthen collaboration across Planning, Sales and Operations. You will work at the intersection of planning, commercial priorities and production, ensuring operational stability while contributing to Billerud’s commercial development.

Strong data skills and cross-functional experience are essential for success in this role, which involves leading planning processes and continuous