Planner
Husqvarna AB · Jönköping · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-06
Husqvarna AB is seeking a **Planner** focused on material planning to support the Huskvarna Chain & Bars Factory in Huskvarna, Sweden. Working closely within a team alongside production planners and reporting to the Planning Manager, the role acts as the main point of contact for suppliers to coordinate incoming components and materials based on rolling 12-month delivery plans. Core responsibilities include securing reliable material flows, creating decision support for the factory using JD Edwards and Power BI, and helping transition workflows from manual processes toward integrated systems. The position requires an **on-site presence of at least 4 days a week** (80%). Applicants must hold a **university degree in logistics, supply chain, industrial engineering and management, or a relevant field, or equivalent competence** gained through several years of relevant work experience. Candidates need a strong understanding of logistics, material, and production flows, proven ability to analyze data and build decision support in Power BI, and fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken. Experience in material or production planning within manufacturing, familiarity with flow-based or complex planning environments, and prior work in JD Edwards or another ERP/MRP system are considered advantages.
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For the planning function supporting the Huskvarna Chain & Bars Factory, we are looking for a Planner with a focus on material planning. You will join a collaborative planning team that works closely across material and production planning. The team shares challenges, combines different areas of expertise and supports the daily flow of components and materials into the factories. You will report to Planning Manager.
About the role:
As a Planner, you will be the main point of contact for suppliers and coordinate incoming components and materials based on rolling 12-month delivery plans. Together with production planners and other key stakeholders, you will help secure reliable material flows while contributing to longer-term improvements.
A key part of the role is working with data and systems. You will use data from JD Edwards and Power BI to create and present clear planning and decision support for the factory and other stakeholders. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of planning processes and system support as the organisation moves from manual ways of working towards JDE and complementary systems.
About you:
You are analytical, structured and curious, with the drive to take ownership of your area. You enjoy combining operational coordination with the longer-term development of processes and systems. You communicate clearly, build productive supplier relationships and collaborate well across functions. You are also comfortable asking challenging questions, following up and continuing the dialogue when an issue needs to be resolved.
Your skills and background:
- A university degree in logistics, supply chain, industrial engineering and management, or another relevant field, or equivalent competence built through several years of relevant work experience.
- A good understanding of logistics, material and production flows.
- Ability to analyse data and create clear decision support in Power BI.
- Fluent Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
- Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in material planning, production planning or a related role in manufacturing is an advantage.
- Experience with JD Edwards or another ERP or MRP environment is an advantage.
- Experience from a flow-based or otherwise complex planning environment is an advantage.
Location
This position will be based in Huskvarna, Sweden. We believe in a dynamic, energized workplace and day-to-day collaboration, and we meet in the office at least 4 days a week (80%).
Your application:
Please submit your application in English as soon as possible as we will review applications on an ongoing basis. We do not accept applications via e-mail due to GDPR regulations.
For questions about the role, contact hiring manager Håkan Höglund at hakan.hoglund@husqvarnagroup.com.
For questions about the recruitment process, contact Talent Acquisition Partner Nina Hallin at nina.hallin@husqvarnagroup.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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