At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!
OUR ROLE
VITA, a part of Fiskars Group, is home to some of the world’s most iconic heritage and luxury interior brands, including Wedgwood, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Georg Jensen. Our mission is to make the everyday extraordinary through timeless design and superior craftsmanship.
We are looking for a Sales Planning Manager to lead our demand planning transformation globally. In this role, you will drive forecast accuracy, embed best practices, and foster collaboration across regions and functions. Leading your team of 5-10, you work will ensure consistency and effectiveness across business units, playing a vital role in optimizing performance through innovative and data driven planning.
Reporting to our Global Director, Supply Chain Planning & Fulfillment, this hybrid role can be based in the United Kingdom, Denmark or at our global headquarters in Espoo, Finland.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
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Lead Transformation: Establish best practices for global demand planning processes, ensuring alignment across business units and strategic objectives
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Drive Forecast Accuracy: Improve forecasting strategies and minimize bias to achieve data-driven, SKU-level accuracy across global and regional markets
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Facilitate S&OP/IBP Processes: Oversee the demand planning component of the S&OP/IBP process, driving cross-functional alignment with supply, financial, and operational plans
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Analyze & Optimize: Leverage historical data, market trends, and customer insights to deliver actionable forecasts that adapt to changing conditions
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Enhance KPIs: Develop and monitor key performance indicators to measure forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness, providing insights to senior leadership
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Lead and Develop Teams: Manage and mentor global and regional demand planners, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
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Champion Innovation: Identify opportunities to enhance demand planning through advanced tools, analytics, and continuous process improvement
WHO YOU ARE
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Education and Expertise: A Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field, with 7 to 10 years of experience in global demand planning or related roles, ideally within the consumer goods or lifestyle industry
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Proven Success: A track record of improving forecast accuracy, driving process improvements, and leading S&OP/IBP processes in global organizations
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Analytical Excellence: Expertise in demand forecasting, statistical modelling, and market trend analysis, with proficiency in advanced tools like SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Oracle, and analytics platforms such as Excel, SQL, or Python
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Leadership Skills: Exceptional communication and team management skills, with experience mentoring teams and influencing stakeholders across all levels
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Certifications: APICS certifications (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent are highly desirable
Last day of application:
2025-03-05
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At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:
Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.
Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.
Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.
Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.
Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.
Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.
Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.
Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.
Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.
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Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Our brands include Fiskars, Georg Jensen, Gerber, Iittala, Moomin Arabia, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood. Our brands are present in more than 100 countries, and we have close to 450 own stores. We have approximately 7,000 employees and our global net sales in 2023 were EUR 1.1 billion.
We are driven by our common purpose: Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. In 2024, we are celebrating our 375th anniversary. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth.
Read more: fiskarsgroup.com
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What We Do
Fiskars Group’s vision is to create a positive, lasting impact on our quality of life. Our brands Fiskars, Gerber, Iittala, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood are present in people’s everyday lives – at home, in the garden, and outdoors. This gives us an opportunity to make the everyday extraordinary today, and for future generations.
We have a presence in 30 countries, and our products are available in more than 100 countries. Our shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki (FSKRS).
