Job summary
This entry-level role offers the opportunity to develop a career in global supply chain planning within an international organization focused on production network optimization. The Junior Global Planner supports supply-demand balancing, planning, and optimization by collaborating with stakeholders across production, procurement, logistics, and commercial teams worldwide, contributing to business results through data analysis and process improvements.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Oslo
- Work setup
- On-site
Responsibilities
Support short- and medium-term supply-demand balancing and production planning activities across key global production lines by coordinating with various internal teams. Analyze production plans, product mix, batch sizes, and constraints to identify optimization opportunities that maximize capacity and margins. Manage vessel scheduling to align production plans with deliveries. Provide insights for trade-off decisions involving market demands, profitability, and supply constraints. Maintain and enhance analyses related to inventory, capacity, risks, and planning efficiency. Identify and communicate deviations and potential supply chain risks. Contribute to the continuous improvement and digitalization of planning processes and tools, collaborating globally to drive projects and share knowledge.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field. Prior internships or experience in supply chain, planning, logistics, sourcing, manufacturing, or analytical roles are advantageous but not mandatory. Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret data trends and deliver actionable insights. Proactive, team-oriented with good problem-solving skills and curiosity about complex supply chains. Excellent interpersonal abilities for cross-cultural and cross-functional collaboration. Clear communication skills, fluent in English. Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Power BI, Power Query, or equivalent data visualization tools beneficial. Knowledge of SAP IBP or similar planning systems is a plus.