
Husqvarna AB · Jönköping
We’re one of the world’s oldest start-ups — and we’re just getting started. At Husqvarna Group, innovation is in our DNA. With over 330 years of heritage and a...
We’re one of the world’s oldest start-ups — and we’re just getting started.
At Husqvarna Group, innovation is in our DNA. With over 330 years of heritage and a passion for pioneering technology, we design and deliver world class products and solutions for forest, park, garden and construction care. From robotic lawn mowers to cutting-edge chainsaws and sustainable battery systems, we’re shaping the future — and we want you to be part of it.
As Demand Planning Manager, you will ensure that parts and accessories are available to support our products throughout their lifecycle. This is a key role where you will lead and develop our global demand planning - an area that is central to how we drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will report to Johan Törnqvist, Manager, Demand Planning, Global Operations.
This is a unique opportunity to shape a global demand planning capability in a growing aftermarket business, where your work directly impacts customer experience and commercial performance. You will play an important role in strengthening and aligning demand planning ways of working across our global organization, helping stakeholders navigate change as processes, tools, and forecasting capabilities continue to evolve. You will drive planning across a 24-month rolling horizon, ensuring high forecast accuracy and actively managing bias. A key focus will be to continuously and strategically improve our system-driven forecasting models and strengthen how we work with data, while proactively identifying deviations and driving actions based on trends and insights. You will also play an important role in performance management and continuous improvement by defining and monitoring key KPIs and using insights to support decision-making. You will help translate demand patterns into clear business recommendations and drive initiatives to further enhance our forecasting methods, tools, and processes globally.
In addition, you will lead, coach, and develop a growing team of six demand planners, building strong capabilities within forecasting, analytics, and stakeholder collaboration. You will lead through change, creating engagement, clarity, and alignment as the function and its ways of working continue to evolve.
To succeed in this role we believe you are a driven and curious leader who enjoys working in complexity and turning insights into action. You don’t wait for perfect conditions - you create structure, drive decisions, and move things forward. You are confident leading through change, bringing people with you, and creating alignment across global stakeholders in a complex international environment. You are comfortable challenging stakeholders, while building strong relationships across the organization and knows that data, business understanding and collaboration go hand in hand.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, logistics, operations management, or equivalent
Experience within demand planning, forecasting and supply chain planning
Experience driving transformation initiatives as well as working in cross-functional and international environments handling different stakeholders
Proven ability to lead people and develop teams
Strong analytical capability and confidence working with data and KPIs
Experience with advanced planning systems and solid Excel skills
Experience from aftermarket, spare parts, or complex product structures is a strong advantage.
Fluency in English, both spoken and written. Knowledge in Swedish is considered an advantage
Location
This position will be based in Huskvarna, Sweden. We believe the best ideas happen when we're connected. We spend most of our time together in the office, at least 4 days a week (80%), creating space for collaboration, creativity, and fast decision-making.
Please submit your application in English. We do not accept applications via e-mail due to GDPR regulations.
For questions about the role, reach out to hiring manager Johan Törnqvist, at johan.tornqvist@husqvarnagroup.com.
For questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Talent Acquisition Partner Nina Hallin at nina.hallin@husqvarnagroup.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note due to the summer holidays, the recruitment process will resume in August when we are back. We truly appreciate your patience and interest in the role. In the meantime, we wish you a wonderful and relaxing summer!
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For more information about how we process your personal data, who we may share it with and what rights you have, please see our privacy notice.
Winning Through Culture
We believe that business is ultimately about people, as a team, we win and grow together. Our culture is built on bold ideas, strong commitment, and a shared purpose, creating an environment where innovation thrives, people grow, and every contribution matters.
Bold: We push boundaries, embrace challenges, and explore new possibilities.
Dedicated: We put in the hard work, bring passion and resilience to every challenge we take on.
Care: We support each other, consider the impact of our actions, and strive to make a lasting difference.
Whether you’re starting your career or looking for the next big step, we offer a place where passion and purpose come together. Join us in shaping the future!
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JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S., which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers [https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers]. Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality. Position Purpose JCB North America is offering a unique, high-impact opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader to build, scale and ultimately own a new JCB dealership in the Murfreesboro, Tennessee market. This role is designed for a results-driven individual with strong industry expertise, business acumen, and a passion for building something from the ground up. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of dealership startup and operations, including market development, team building, financial performance, and customer acquisition. This is not just a leadership role- it is a pathway to full dealership ownership, with potential to expand into multi-location operations as the business grows. 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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: * Remain stationary, operate hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. * The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk. * The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Equal Opportunity Employer JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED. Reasonable Accommodation Statement JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at hrsupport@jcb.com [hrsupport@jcb.com]. JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S., which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers [https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers]. Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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