At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world‑leading company in renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us! 

Are you curious to try a new leadership role within a business you already know and contribute to strengthening our planning capability? 

This is a great opportunity to explore something new, grow in a strategic role, and make a real impact across our business. We are now looking for a driven and forward‑thinking Director Planning to temporarily join our Sourcing & Supply Chain function and ensure a strong, coordinated and well‑run planning process across the business. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to lead a highly skilled planning team and play a central role in strengthening our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and Supply Planning capability across Billerud Europe. 
In this role, you will be a key member of our Supply Chain Management Team, working closely with functions and business areas across the company. You will lead the planning organization together with a team of 40 team members and 7 direct reports. You will drive an optimized, reliable and efficient end‑to‑end planning process that supports business growth, customer value and profitability. 

As Director Planning, you will: 

• Ensure a proactive, accurate and efficient S&OP process that supports business development 
• Participate in and drive S&OP meetings, forecasting processes and strategic initiatives 
• Develop and standardize S&OP and S&OE ways of working and secure clear coordination, roles and responsibilities across the organization. 
• Drive cross‑functional alignment on capacity, demand, and supply planning priorities.  
• Collaborate effectively with Wood Supply, Operations, Business Areas, Finance and other key stakeholders. 
• Lead, coach and develop the planning team, securing follow‑up of targets and KPIs. 

You will report to Vice President Sourcing & Supply Chain. The role is based at any of our mills in Sweden, or the Solna office.  

At Billerud, we put Safety First. Together we take great pride in our responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment. 

To succeed in this role, we believe you have: 
Relevant educational background, for example in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management & Logistics, Business Administration or similar. 

Experience from working in a complex industrial environment and enjoy collaborating across functions. You have worked with demand, supply or inventory planning, and are familiar with S&OP. 

You understand supply chain and order‑to‑cash processes and feel comfortable working with ERP/planning tools and data. 

Documented ability to prioritize, deliver results and work independently.  
You are fluent in English and Swedish, both written and spoken. 
 

What matters most to us is your ability to lead, collaborate and drive development. To thrive in this role, we believe you are: 

A strong and inspiring leader who engages others and builds commitment. 
Strategic and analytical, with the ability to structure and prioritize effectively. 

Highly motivated, solution‑oriented and comfortable driving change and process improvements. 

Skilled in communication and relationship‑building, with confidence in discussions across the organization. 

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Linnea Danielsson, Vice President Sourcing & Supply Chain, at linnea.danielsson@billerud.com. 

For information about the recruitment process, please contact HR. 

Welcome with your application no later than Mars 15th 2026. Selection may take place on an ongoing basis. 

Our recruitment process will include: 
Online recruitment tests for selected candidates 
Digital and in‑person interviews 
Reference checks 

Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. 

Why us? 

• Join a team of highly skilled professionals 
• Play a key role in shaping the future of Billerud’s planning excellence 
• Development and career opportunities