Are you the Purchase Planning Manager we are looking for?

Do you have a commercial and analytical mindset? We are looking for a Purchase Planning Manager to be responsible for the overall process of purchasing planning for all BRAV’s brands - SWIX, Helsport, Lundhags, Ulvang and Toko. The Purchase Planning Manager works closely with manufacturers, sales, procurement and sourcing to optimize purchase volume and inventory levels.

The Purchase Planning Manager understands the complexity of the BRAV business model, sees the bigger picture and at the same time is able to work hands-on with high attention to details. The Purchase Planning Manager will contribute in improving the company timeline, and further turn this into systems and methods in Purchase Planning. 

The position is located at our HQ at Snøbyen Lørenskog and reports to the Supply Chain Director. 

Main Areas of Responsibility:

Purchase planning

• Prepare Purchase Plan according to demand, budgets, manufacturer capacity and contractual agreements
• Highlight high cost purchases/products due to demand and supply conditions and suggest preferred actions
• Participate in Timeline decision meetings and implement according to decisions
• Transfer approved Purchase Plan to Procurement
• Establish, measure, and initiate corrective actions to improve Purchase versus forecast

Purchase planning process development 

• Responsible for development and continuous improvement of purchasing planning within the BRAV Timeline
• Establish, document, and maintain work processes to assure continuity and transparency in Purchase planning
• Implement Planning process in selected ERP system, preferably D365
• Coach and follow up team members in the planning process
• Superuser in D365 Purchasing planning

Qualifications Requirements:

• Very good native and English language skills, both verbally and written
• Masters Degree in business administration, mathematics, technology or engineering
• Good knowledge of business application tools ERP(D365), Excel/Power BI, planning and forecasting systems
• Theoretical and strategic capability to identify and implement solutions through change management, system alignment and process improvement
• Highly skilled in planning using complex models, taking multiple factors into consideration as budget, capacity, locations
• Leadership skills, continuous development of own team and contributing in the Supply Chain Management team
• 5-10 years experience from large purchasing organizations, experience from Asian manufacturing is desirable

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to effectively manage varying workload requirements; can shift gears comfortably
• Strong communications skills and a commercial mindset
• See the full picture, but have high attention to details. Understands dependencies within and outside the organization, strong loyalty to deadlines
• Strong team player with the ability to work across functions, ability to understand different needs and with authority and punch to get things done

What do we offer?

• A central position in a solid international company with strong brands
• Varied and challenging tasks, good opportunities to influence your own role and short decision-making paths
• A sporty, innovative and inclusive work environment
• Competitive salary and good insurance and pension scheme
• Attractive discounts on own brands
• Home office up to two days a week