Demand Planning Manager Nordic

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is a standalone, publicly listed ice cream company with revenues of EUR 7.9 billion. Formerly part of Unilever, we are on a mission to become the ultimate snacking company by combining growth, innovation, ownership mentality, and performance. We create extraordinary ice cream experiences that turn everyday moments into lasting memories. Life tastes better with ice cream. We move fast, think big, and keep things simple. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and help shape the future of Ice Cream, you will feel at home here. About the role As the Nordic Ice Cream Demand Planning Manager, you will take on a critical, senior leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for demand and supply planning across the Nordic markets. This is more than a traditional demand planning role – you are accountable for balancing cash, cost, and service by driving accurate forecasting, strong cross-functional alignment, and successful in-market execution. You will operate at the center of the business, working closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Customer Experience, ensuring alignment across both commercial and operational teams. You will own and develop the demand planning agenda, including the S&OP / IBP process, while continuously improving forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and overall planning performance. While managing a small number of direct reports, you will lead a broader planning ecosystem of outsourced teams and international stakeholders, playing a key role in enabling efficient, service-driven growth, supporting strategic decisions, and minimizing business waste. This is a high-impact role where your ability to lead through others, build strong relationships, and create structure in a complex environment will be key to success. What You’ll Do; Planning & Forecasting Own and drive the end-to-end demand and supply planning agenda across the Nordic region Ensure accurate demand forecasting across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons, leveraging data, AI-driven tools, market intelligence, and cross-functional input Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, and drive continuous improvements to planning processes Lead and develop the demand planning component of the S&OP / IBP process Cross-Functional Alignment & Delivery Drive alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to improve service levels and business performance Act as the key link between commercial teams and operational planning, incorporating inputs such as promotions, product launches, and market trends Collaborate closely with outsourced partners, distributors, and central planning teams to ensure seamless execution Ensure successful in-market delivery, balancing service, cost, and cash while strengthening cross-functional ways of working Performance & Leadership Optimize inventory, service levels, and working capital while managing supply constraints and minimizing business waste Leverage planning systems and analytics platforms to enable data-driven decision-making Lead, coach, and develop team members while influencing a broader, indirect stakeholder network Build capability and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative, and continuously improving planning environment What you’ll need We are looking for a strong and collaborative planning leader with a solid understanding of end-to-end demand and supply planning in a complex, cross-functional environment. You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, and bring 5–8 years of experience within demand and/or supply planning, including people management responsibility. Experience from FMCG is highly valued, and you are used to operating in fast-moving, customer-driven environments. You have strong analytical capabilities and are comfortable working with ERP systems, advanced Excel, and data-driven planning methods, including exposure to AI-driven forecasting. Experience with SAP and/or Kinaxis is a strong advantage. You are fluent in English, with proficiency in a Nordic language considered a plus. You combine a structured and analytical mindset with a collaborative approach and a strong ability to build relationships across functions. You are confident influencing stakeholders at different levels and thrive in fast-paced environments where you balance multiple priorities while maintaining a clear focus on business impact. You are an ambitious, resilient, and driven team player who takes ownership, drives improvement, and consistently delivers high-quality results. Application In this recruitment process, we are collaborating with Jurek. If you have questions, please contact Hedda Grenlöv at hedda.grenlov@jurek.se . Selection is ongoing, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible via www.jurek.se . This is a permanent, full-time position based at our office in Solna Business Park. The role is intended to start as soon as possible or as agreed. About The Magnum Ice Cream Company With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto, and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest ice cream company leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So, we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization: We are all about growth We operate with speed and simplicity We win together with fun We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry We care and challenge We are experts in the Ice Cream Category Jurek är en specialiserad partner inom rekrytering och konsultuthyrning som hjälper företag att hitta rätt kompetens inom Finance, Legal & Compliance, Banking & Insurance, HR och Business support. Vårt erfarna team kombinerar branschkunskap med ett starkt nätverk för att skapa träffsäkra och hållbara matchningar. Vi arbetar långsiktigt, personligt och med hög kvalitet, för att skapa bästa möjliga upplevelse för både kunder och kandidater.