Process Excellence Manager – IBP & Planeringsprestanda VITA - Fiskars Oyj Abp - Distans - Globalt

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday! OUR ROLE VITA Brands, a part of Fiskars Group, is home to some of the world’s most iconic heritage and luxury interior brands, including Royal Copenhagen, Iittala, and Georg Jensen. Our mission is to make the everyday extraordinary through timeless design and superior craftsmanship. As we continue to lead in premium lifestyle and design products, we are seeking a Process Excellence Manager - IBP & Planning Performance to drive excellence in our strategic and operational planning processes. In this critical role, you will lead the end-to-end IBP process, ensuring seamless alignment between demand, supply, and financial plans across our global wholesale, eCommerce, and own-retail channels. Your work will enhance product availability, optimize inventory levels, and foster collaboration across functions to achieve our business goals. WHAT YOU’LL DO In this dynamic role, you'll lead key initiatives that drive process excellence, efficiency, and innovation. Your work will ensure VITA Brands remain at the forefront of supply chain excellence, fostering strong cross-functional relationships, and delivering outstanding results across all channels. Although you will not have direct reports, you will inspire and drive excellence within the teams you collaborate with. Lead IBP Processes: Design, implement, and manage the IBP process to align global operations with business strategy Facilitate Collaboration: Coordinate monthly IBP and Executive IBP meetings, ensuring alignment across sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, and operations Integrate Demand and Supply: Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure demand inputs and supply plans are aligned for seamless product availability Track and Enhance KPIs: Develop and monitor key performance indicators, such as product availability and inventory performance, providing actionable insights for leadership Support Strategic Decisions: Conduct scenario planning to evaluate the impact of market trends, promotions, and external challenges, delivering data driven recommendations Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement best practices to enhance IBP processes, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness Foster Collaboration: Build strong relationships across global business units and regions to ensure consistency in materials, messaging, and governance WHO YOU ARE You are a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing supply chain processes and driving innovation. Your love for data allows you to translate complex information into actionable insights. You excel in communicating with diverse stakeholders and inspire seamless collaboration across global teams. Expertise and Experience: 7 to 10 years of experience in demand/supply planning, IBP, or related roles, ideally in a consumer goods or multi-channel retail environment Analytical Excellence: Strong skills in synthesizing data and providing actionable insights, with proficiency in tools like SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Oracle, Excel, Power BI, Python, or SQL Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to optimize planning in multi-channel environments while balancing short term priorities with long term goals Collaboration and Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing at all levels of the organization Proactive Problem Solving: A detail oriented and innovative mindset dedicated to continuous improvement and collaboration START YOUR JOURNEY AT FISKARS GROUP We are eagerly awaiting your application. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your CV today. Don’t worry about a cover letter, your application is enough indication of your interest.  We are committed to protecting your personal data, so we only accept applications through our career website.  Last day of application: 2026-06-29*****At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team: Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors. Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region. Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life. Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential. Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets. Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued. Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company. Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands. Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.*****Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary  Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2024, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.2 billion and we had close to 7,000 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars.  BA Vita offers premium and luxury products for the tableware, drinkware, jewelry and interior categories. Its well-known brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2024, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 605 million. Already 50% of BA Vita’s net sales comes from direct-to-consumer sales, comprising approximately 500 stores and approximately 60 e-commerce sites.   BA Fiskars consists of the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2024, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 547 million.  Read more: fiskarsgroup.comAbout Fiskars GroupPioneering design to make the everyday extraordinaryFiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2024, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.2 billion and we had close to 7,000 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars.BA Vita offers premium and luxury products for the tableware, drinkware, jewelry and interior categories. Its well-known brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2024, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 605 million. Already 50% of BA Vita’s net sales comes from direct-to-consumer sales, comprising approximately 500 stores and approximately 60 e-commerce sites.BA Fiskars consists of the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2024, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 547 million.