Purpose of the Position: The Logistics & Demand Planning Manager is responsible for leading and managing the demand planning team and the 3PL warehouse to ensure the process from sales demand planning to order shipment and invoicing is conducted in a professional and timely manner. This role involves coordinating supply chain activities with various partners like warehouses, forwarders, and vendors to achieve the organization’s sales and inventory turnover targets.
Main Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Lead the Logistics & Demand Planning team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Provide training and guidance to employees.
- Demand Planning: Transform the sales plan into a demand plan. Conduct data analysis to improve forecasting and inventory management processes and results.
- Inventory Management: Monitor and correct inventory levels at outside warehouses (3PL) and internally to ensure rotation and maximize working capital .
- Order Processing: Ensure accurate order processing, including accepting orders, picking, packing, shipping, and tracking until delivery.
- ERP Utilization: Support proper utilization of the ERP system for demand forecasting and lean inventory management.
- Vendor Management: Work with freight forwarders and transportation companies to set the best routes and rates. Review and approve all freight terms and agreements.
- Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with global standards and group compliance.
- Customer Interaction: Act as a key contact with Sales and customers to achieve business goals.
- Warehouse Management: Lead the 3PL warehouse team to ensure professional management of the warehouse, inventory, and order shipment.
- Collaboration: Work hands-on with global Group/divisional business process standardization, harmonization, and process documentation specific to inbound, outbound, warehouse management, and transportation.
Last date to apply:
We are continuously accepting applicationsSkills Required
- Experience in demand planning and logistics
- Knowledge of ERP systems for inventory management
- Skills in data analysis and forecasting
- Experience managing third-party logistics (3PL)
- Leadership experience in team management
- Strong communication skills for customer interaction
Husqvarna Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are broad, including multiple medical plans with HSA-eligible choices, virtual care, pharmacy programs, and surgical navigation support. Preventive care coverage and chronic-condition resources further reinforce medical support depth.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provides extended fully paid time for primary and secondary caregivers across birth, adoption, or foster placement. This breadth positions family support as a meaningful element of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Well-being offerings span EAP access with mental-health tools, second-opinion services, and surgical care programs, plus optional protections and notable product discounts. These add-ons complement core coverage and support everyday needs.
Husqvarna Group Insights
What We Do
Husqvarna Group is a global leading producer of outdoor power products for forest, park and garden care. Sustainability is integrated into our business. Creating a strong company fit for the future demands the ingenuity and courage of our people, forward-thinking leadership in our organization and the insights of our strategic partners. Working at our company means being part of our long and proud history. More than 330 years of innovation has shaped the company and contributed to the passion that drives our employees and the company forward. The Group has grown and now includes 14,400 employees in 40 countries and our products are sold in 100 countries under brands such as Husqvarna, Gardena, Flymo and Orbit Irrigation. The range includes robotic lawnmowers, chainsaws, trimmers, riding lawnmowers and garden irrigation. With our passion for innovation we continue to shape great experiences! Do you want to be part of Husqvarna Group and pursue a challenging career in an international environment? Read about our job openings and trainee programs here: husqvarnagroup.com/career
