Senior Project Manager S&OP

Join our winning organization and passionate people! 

About Orkla Confectionery & Snacks (OCS)
Orkla Confectionery & Snacks is a dominant snack company located in the Nordics and Baltics, operating across seven markets with a proud annual turnover of around 7.5 billion NOK. Our company comprises over 3,000 dedicated people, bound by a passion for nurturing our portfolio of cherished brands like KiMs, Nidar, Stratos, Sætre, Göteborgs Kex, OLW, Panda, Laima, Selga, Taffel, Kalev, Nói Síríus, and many more. At our core, we are more than just snacks; in OCS we are creating moments of happiness, powered by a network of 13 specialized factories with a commitment to excellence and sustainability. OCS is an Orkla ASA portfolio company (PortCo).
As an independent PortCo with its own board and management structure, OCS is evolving. Our future organization will focus on three categories: Confectionery, Snacks, and Biscuits. This structure aims to enhance cost efficiency, harmonization, and investment in our brands, factories, and expertise.

The Role 
The Senior Project Manager S&OP (OCS) is a newly established role, which is an integral part of the company's business strategy and operations. The role will identify, lead and build initiative from the strategic roadmap for Planning & Logistics. The role will also have an important responsibility in continuously improve and update the roadmap

The position will be responsible for building, implementing and improving a common OCS S&OP-process, collaborating with different stakeholders through the company.

The position will also lead and actively participate in Projects within Strategic Development, S&OP, CAPEX & Master Plans for warehouses, Continuous improvements and implementation of processes, tools and techniques. The role will work closely with the other Planning and Logistics functions, and other key stakeholders from Commercial and Supply Chain, to ensure that the development are in line with Orkla Confectionery & Snacks’ (OCS) strategic plans. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of both strategic and operational Planning & Logistics processes, deeply analytical skills, excellent project leadership and communication skills, and a keen eye for details.

Key Responsibilities:

• In adherence with Planning and Logistics Strategies, organize and steer execution of improvement projects and secure needed expertise and skills to realize target potential.
• Be a consolidating force and topic expert in end-to-end Planning & Logistics e.g., Planning, Logistics, Warehousing, S&OP, Distribution
• Implement & improve OCS S&OP-process
• Deliver larger efficiency and improvement programs within Planning & Logistics. Responsible to deliver targeted impact on time in projects according to set plan
• Be responsible for stakeholder management and involve COO or other support when needed
• Identify potential value creating projects to include in short- and long-term strategy and project plan
• Lead and motivate a team of resources both in and outside projects
• Ensure to run projects according to project quadrant (Time, Cost, Quality, Delivery).  
• Educate Planning & Logistics resources in their roles in projects.
• Prepare and present reports, and presentations, with recommendations to management.
• Maintenance and development of tools & methods  

Candidate Profile
We believe our management team has the ability to motivate for a collaborative, goal-driven team environment to achieve results and navigate change. The ideal candidate should possess:

• Master's degree in Supply Chain or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project management within Supply Chain, coupled with strong experience of leading projects, teams or transformation programs where stakeholder management was a clear component
• The role requires deep knowledge within S&OP & experience from driving a transformation within S&OP, with management of teams & stakeholders
• Deep expertise in a minimum one of the following Supply Chain areas & ability to drive projects in most of the others: Logistics, Planning, S&OP, Controlling, Logistic Networks, Digitalization & Technology development.
• The candidate must have extensive experience in leading Improvement programs, including defining processes and structure for Project Management.
• The candidate should have good communication skills and the knowledge to make presentations and reports for management.   
• Knowledge within S&OP & IBP, & experience of improving such processes is a big advantage
• The candidate should have knowledge in Office package, ERP systems, and/or Supply Chain tools and systems.  
• Experience in a multinational environment and/or matrix responsibilities is an advantage

Why Join OCS? 

Orkla Confectionery & Snacks is not just a workplace; it's a community where you can grow, innovate, and contribute to a legacy of success and sustainability. We offer a competitive package, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a significant impact in the snacking industry. 

Location:
Any excisting OCS location in Sweden (Stockholm, Malmö, Jönköping) Denmark (Søndersø, Copenhagen), Finland (Turku, Vaajakoski, Vantaa, Åland), Estonia (Tallinn), Latvia (Riga, Ādaži, Babite), Norway (Oslo, Trondheim) is a possible work location.
 
How to Apply 
If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply directly through our website and join us in our journey to bring happiness to our consumers and shape the future of snacking in the Nordic and Baltic regions. 
 
Orkla Confectionery & Snacks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. 

Contact Information:

• Hiring manager, patrik.paulsson@orkla.se (Planning & Logistics Director)
• Recruiter, viktorija.puzo@orkla.lv (Sr HR Business Partner)

 
Application Deadline: 

November 17