Commercial Excellence & Planning Manager

Malt

🪐 Discover our galaxy   Join the Future of Work ! Malt is Europe's leading freelance marketplace, connecting over 1,000,000 talented freelancers with 100,000+ companies. Founded in 2013, we're transforming how work gets done through our tech-powered, human-centered platform. What makes us different:   - A diverse team of 600 Malters across 6 European countries - A culture that champions equality (50% of our Comex are women) and inclusive growth - Backed by top investors including ISAI, Serena Capital, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs, and BPI - A mission to give everyone the freedom to work differently   Ready to help shape the future of work? Your next chapter starts here! 🪐   At Malt we believe that Ambition is the Way, so all lists of missions and responsibilities are non-exhaustive. Explore your future career  🔭   As our Bid & Proposal Manager, your mission is to partner with sales and account management teams to deliver high-impact, professional, and winning bids & proposals for complex international requirements.   Operating out of our London office as a core pillar of our global enablement strategy, you will own the market requirements, coordinate complex B2B deals across global boundaries, and build out a scalable, AI-driven proposal architecture to directly drive international revenue growth.

Polestar

We're currently looking for a Commercial Planning Manager to join our Commercial Operations team and deliver strong business planning and customer journey management capabilities. This role is responsible for sales volume planning, digital customer journey, payment operations and various business reporting to support sustainable business growth and operational excellence. This position is located at Polestar Automotive Korea office in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. We believe in a hybrid model when it comes to remote and onsite work, knowing that both in-person collaboration and individual time to focus are needed. What matters most is that people get the time, and support, to do what needs to be done. And to enjoy doing it, of course.   The responsibilities The Commercial Planning Manager will be responsible for planning sales volume and managing customer journeys, digital operations and business reporting to support commercial performance. This role will directly report to Head of Commercial Operations. What you'll do * Develop monthly sales volume plans and manage sales forecasts, including order intake, product mix, option mix and business outlook. * Manage the end-to-end digital customer journey and related systems to continuously improve customer experience and operational efficiency. * Drive financial product management and tactical campaigns based on market trends and budgets, while supervising partner alignments (FSP, credit card company and PG) and weekly/monthly performance reviews with HQ. * Act as the primary point of contact for customer journey and digital sales process issues, coordinating with relevant team in HQ / APAC and internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and continuous process improvement. * Manage business operations related to payment, Mo2 and EV subsidy processes while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners. * Monitor commercial performance and prepare regular business planning reports, forecasts and presentations for HQ and management. * Support new model launches by ensuring customer journey, digital operations and commercial process readiness. * Identify opportunities to improve commercial processes through data analysis, system enhancements and cross-functional collaboration Who you are We seek a highly motivated and analytical team player with strong commercial planning capabilities and a structured approach to problem-solving. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, working with cross-functional stakeholders, and translating data into actionable business insights. In addition, you'll need the following qualifications: * Master or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing or equivalent * Minimum 6 years’ experience in the automotive field or related * Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business insights and recommendation * Experience in business planning, forecasting and performance reporting * Experience in managing cross-functional projects and driving process improvements * Strong stakeholder management skills * Excellent written and verbal English skills People at Polestar We know that a change is needed. We also know that each one of us can help bring about that change. Our commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2040 is just as important to us as being inclusive, diverse, and innovative. Together, we are creating, collaborating and experimenting to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility. We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in.   Is this you? If you are interested in joining the Polestar crew, don't wait with submitting your application. We apply a continuous selection process and the job post will be open until the position is filled. Are you ready for the journey? Which is electric by the way...

Husqvarna AB

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. About the role: 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. About you: 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. Your skills and background: 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. Your application: 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! Processing of personal data When you send in your application we will process your personal data. In case we choose to proceed with your application, we will ask you to verify your identity before giving you a job offer. When recruiting for this role, we also carry out an additional background check in the form of a credit check (Sw. kreditupplysning). 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.     Our culture is built on three core themes:   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!