Orkla

Oslo

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Do you want to play a strategic role in shaping the future of Orkla Snacks' supply chain capabilities? At Orkla Snacks, we are on an ambitious growth journey, bringing together key functions such as R&amp;D, commercial, and supply chain to create a truly competitive, agile, and future-ready organisation. As part of this transformation, we are looking for a Supply Chain Business Development Director to join our team and help drive long-term value creation.
What You Will Do
<ul><li>Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for our supply chain, ensuring alignment with the overall Orkla Snacks strategy and category objectives.</li><li>Lead strategic and footprint projects to expand and optimise the production network, identifying opportunities for efficiency, scalability, and improvement.</li><li>Analyse industry trends and benchmark performance to inform decision-making and drive competitive advantage.</li><li>Develop and present strategic business cases, scenario modelling, and financial analyses to senior leadership.</li><li>Translate business strategy into actionable projects and deliverables, overseeing large-scale transformation initiatives within the supply chain.</li><li>Identify potential investments, acquisitions, and new business opportunities from a supply chain perspective.</li><li>Set up new production networks and oversee their successful integration into existing operations.</li><li>Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.</li></ul>
Who We Are Looking For
You are a highly strategic, decisive, and results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You combine a fact-based, analytical mindset with transformational leadership skills and a passion for delivering lasting value. You are motivated by creating meaningful results for the business and for people, and you embrace change as an opportunity for growth.
We believe you bring:
<ul><li>A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or a related field (an advanced degree is preferred).</li><li>At least 10 years' experience in FMCG supply chain within a production environment.</li><li>Proven business acumen with a deep understanding of FMCG supply chain dynamics and production operations.</li><li>Strong financial understanding and analytical skills; ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, project leadership, and organisational change.</li><li>Experience in management consulting, network design, and multinational FMCG organisations is desirable.</li><li>Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities, with a proven track record of building productive relationships across functions and levels.</li><li>Fluency in English is required; knowledge of one or more Nordic/Baltic languages is an advantage.</li><li>Willingness to travel regularly across the region.</li></ul>
You can work from Stockholm,Sweden; Oslo, Norway or Riga, Latvia.
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Why Orkla Snacks?
With Orkla Snacks, you will have the opportunity to influence a business with some of the most recognised brands in the Nordics. You will join a company that dares to invest in innovation and sustainability, values collaboration and development, and empowers you to challenge the status quo. We offer competitive terms, a strong leadership team, and an inclusive working environment where your ideas are heard and realised.