At HMS Industrial Networks, we know our people are the key to our success. We take pride in nurturing a culture that’s inclusive, curious, and welcoming – where every employee is supported in growing both personally and professionally.
We are seeking a Strategic Supply Chain Planner with strong analytical capabilities and a passion for data-driven decision-making.
You will play a key role in building a resilient and efficient supply chain, driving strategic decisions that directly influence service levels, inventory performance and working capital.
You will join a committed team where you will have a direct impact on inventory strategy, planning logic, and overall supply chain performance. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we manage inventory levels, forecasts, and planning parameters across our global operations.
In this role, you will be responsible for governing and continuously improving our supply chain playbook, ensuring consistency, transparency, and effectiveness in how we plan and execute.
This is a cross-functional role where you will collaborate with colleagues across the organization to align supply and demand and drive data-driven decisions.
As Strategic Supply Chain Planner, you will take ownership of planning logic and inventory performance, including:
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Drive governance and continuous improvement of the supply chain planning playbook
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Define and optimize key planning parameters
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Determine stocking strategies and which items should be held in inventory
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Own the activation, monitoring, and validation of monthly forecasts within the SIOP process
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Analyze forecast accuracy, demand variability, and inventory performance to identify improvement opportunities
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Ensure accurate and consistent planning parameters in ERP systems
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Support and challenge cross functional stake holders with data driven insights
You bring a strong foundation in supply chain planning, with a passion for turning data into actionable insights. Analytical and structured, you are comfortable working with planning models and continuously improving how decisions are made.
You combine a hands-on approach to data with a strategic mindset, enabling you to both manage detailed planning parameters and contribute to broader supply chain improvements. Collaboration comes naturally, and you are confident in engaging stakeholders across functions.
We believe you bring:
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Educational background in engineering
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3–5years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or a similar analytical role
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Strong understanding of inventory control principles such as safety stock, demand variability, and replenishment logic
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Forecast management
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Advanced Excel skills, experience with ERP systems and BI/analytics tools is an advantage
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Analytical, structured, and proactive mindset
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Ability to work independently
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Strong communication skills and ability to influence and align stakeholders in a cross-functional environment
Experience from electronics, components, or technology-driven industries is an advantage.
HMS Networks make the World more connected, productive and sustainable. Our industrial communication products enable millions of machines such as robots, drives and air-conditioners to get connected to software and systems - a necessity to meet the future demands for energy efficiency and sustainability.
We are an innovative growth company based in Halmstad, Sweden with 1100 employees in more than 20 countries.
HMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels included, respected, and empowered.
Want to help us make the world more connected and sustainable? Visit hms-networks.com or look us up on social media.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we review applications on an ongoing basis. The position may be filled before the final application date.
If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact us.
We look forward to receiving your application.
