Production Planning Manager Nordic

General information

Europe
 

Do you want to be part of a Finnish family business? Are you interested in working with the technology that manufactures coating products? Now there is a great opportunity to do so! We are looking for a Production Planning Manager for Nordic Region (Finland & Denmark) for Teknos.

 

Your home base will be at either in Pitäjänmäki, Rajamäki or Vamdrup site, but you will be responsible for Production Planning teams for all of these sites.

 

 

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

 

  • Lead the Planning departments in Denmark & Finland, ensuring organizational efficiency and smooth execution of daily operations
  • Secure optimal IT tools and foster coordination with other functions across the value chain in the relevant countries
  • Possess a deep understanding of the company’s global supply chain, actively contributing to the development of new solutions and driving optimization in collaboration with other functional areas
  • Maintain a comprehensive overview of capacity, customer demand, and supply conditions
  • Define and implement the overall planning strategy to ensure the availability of the right finished goods, high delivery performance, and minimal levels of non-moving inventory
  • Actively participate in the S&OP and Production Planning team within the Material Flow & Strategic Projects department
  • Ensure close collaboration across planning, inventory, and production functions, aligning local execution with global strategies
  • Communicate local needs and support the implementation of group-level solutions

 

Key skills and qualifications:

 

  • Several years of experience in a similar role within an industrial environment
  • Strong understanding of supply chain, especially planning
  • Analytical skills with an understanding of forecast analysis and statistics
  • Knowledge of related processes and change management experience is welcome
  • Background in the chemical or food industry is a benefit.
  • Development and innovation-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Good collaboration skills within a matrix organization
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with PowerBI or similar analysis tools is preferred
  • Proficient in English as a working language; other language skills (such as Finnish and Danish) are a benefit
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within Finland and Denmark

 

 

Could this be your next step at Teknos?

 

Then we'd love to hear more about you! Apply for the position by 31.8.2025 at the latest using the application form below. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found, so please apply for the position as soon as possible. Our application form is very applicant-friendly and quick to fill out. However, we want to get to know you better, so please attach your CV and cover letter.

 

For more information about the position, please contact Head of S&OP and Production Planning Bert Niënhuis by email  bert.nienhuis@teknos.com. We will come back with answers in August, after vacation period.

 

What we offer:

  • A family working culture 
    We are a company known for an open and unique family working culture, where management is easy to approach, employees’ ideas are listened to, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Our people often highlight their supportive colleagues as the best things in their jobs.  
  • Outstanding solutions and focus on innovations  
    Innovating has always been at the heart of our business, driving business development and shaping our mindset. From the very first industry-leading product launched in 1948 to exciting new market opportunities such as barrier coatings for the packaging industry and biobased solutions, we are determined to solve any coating challenge ahead.  
  • Career in a global, expanding company 
    Our ambitious growth targets provide unique opportunities to grow and develop your career in a global, multicultural company, where we all share the same values of persistent, creative, and fair.  
  • Sustainability and meaningful work 
    Our mission is to make the world last longer, and sustainability is a cornerstone of our strategy. We hope that enhancing this mission in everyday work makes work more meaningful to our employees on all levels. 


We make the world last longer

About Teknos
Teknos is a global coatings company with operations in more than 20 countries in Europe and Asia, employing approximately 1,500 people. We are one of the leading suppliers of industrial coatings with a strong position in architectural and retail coatings. The company was established in 1948 and is one of Finland’s largest family-owned businesses. Teknos wants to make the world last longer by providing smart, technically advanced paint and coating solutions to protect and prolong. Always working in close cooperation with our customers and firmly believing that the company’s personnel are vital to its success, Teknos has created a corporate culture that is derived from family values, where each employee is heard and encouraged to take the initiative. Our goal is to make use of the great potential of our excellent personnel in order to create new solutions for our customers.