Supply Chain Strategy & Business Development Manager
Are you ready to influence strategic decisions, lead high-impact initiatives, and help drive our global Supply Chain agenda? Join us and make a lasting impact.
About the Role
As Supply Chain Strategy & Business Development Manager, you will support the Supply Chain Leadership Team in driving Essity's transformation agenda and strategic priorities. This role combines strategy, project leadership, and executive support, offering a unique opportunity to influence key decisions across our global Supply Chain organization.
What You Will Do
Strategy & Transformation: Support the development and deployment of Essity's Supply Chain strategy and lead key transformation initiatives, including the IBP program rollout and some key digital transformation efforts.
Strategic Projects: Manage and drive high-priority projects and programs that strengthen supply chain performance, resilience, sustainability, service, and cost competitiveness.
Business Insights & Performance: Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, develop KPIs, and provide recommendations that support decision-making at senior leadership level.
Governance & Execution: Track strategic initiatives, monitor progress against action plans, and ensure visibility of risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
Leadership Support: Coordinate leadership planning processes, business reviews, performance follow-ups, and regular operating rhythms.
Stakeholder Management & Communication: Prepare strategic communication materials, facilitate leadership meetings, and collaborate across Business Units and functions to drive alignment and execution.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute actively to enhancing ways of working, processes, and organizational effectiveness within the Supply Chain function.
Who You Are
University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
8-10 years of relevant experience within Supply Chain, ideally gained in both an industrial company and a consulting environment.
Strong business acumen combined with excellent analytical capabilities and the ability to translate insights into strategic actions.
Proven experience leading complex projects and programs in international and matrix organizations; project management certification is an advantage.
A collaborative and influential communicator who thrives in ambiguity, manages multiple priorities effectively, and builds strong relationships based on trust and credibility.
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
Application End Date:29 sept 2026Job Requisition ID:Essity265499Skills Required
- University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
- 8–10 years of relevant Supply Chain experience
- Experience in an industrial company and consulting environment
- Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities
- Experience translating insights into strategic actions
- Experience leading complex projects and programs in international, matrix organizations
- Project management certification
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, collaboration, and prioritization skills
What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
