Sales Operations Manager

Södra develops, produces and sells bioproducts that create long-term value for our members, customers and society. Within the bioproducts business, we work closely across production, storage and sales to ensure that the right product reaches the right customer at the right time – with profitability and sustainability as guiding principles.

To strengthen profitability in both the short and long term for Södra’s bioproducts, we are now looking for a key role that will take overall responsibility for planning and coordination across the value chain.

This is what you will work with at Södra

In this role, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the overall sales and planning process for our bioproducts. You will work both strategically and operationally to connect producing units, storage capabilities and sales in a coherent and profitable way.

The role is central to clarifying responsibilities, structuring work that is currently spread across several functions, and driving development towards more digital, data‑driven and AI‑supported planning.

• overall planning and coordination of sales for Södra’s bioproducts

• linking production capacity, inventory and customer demand to secure optimal deliveries

• identifying, managing and transforming operational risks into profitable outcomes

• driving change and development towards digitalised and AI‑enabled planning processes

• close collaboration with sales, sales administration, production units and operational planning functions

The position is a permanent, full-time employment. Preferred location is Växjö, but other locations may be considered through dialogue.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who wants to take responsibility for the bigger picture and who thrives at the intersection of business, production and planning. You have a natural leadership ability, even without formal managerial responsibility, and you create progress through collaboration, structure and clear communication.

To succeed in the role, you need to:

• have a strong business mindset and a clear focus on profitability, short and long term

• be driven by change and motivated to lead a transformation journey over a 2–3 year horizon

• demonstrate sound risk awareness and the ability to manage operational risks in an industrial environment

• be communicative and comfortable working with many interfaces that you help structure and digitalise over time

We also see that you have experience of:

• working within process industry or other complex industrial environments

• cross-functional collaboration between production, sales and support functions

• working with ERP systems and structured planning processes

• leading, coordinating or influencing work without being a formal line manager

You are fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. A relevant university degree is critical, preferably at master’s level. We place great importance on communication skills and experience from the process industry and sales and its specific conditions.

Working at Södra

At Södra, you get the opportunity to grow in your professional role while contributing to a sustainable forestry and bioproduct value chain that creates value for people and the environment. We highly value personal engagement and are committed to creating a workplace where you feel motivated and well.

For your security, we offer collective agreements, competitive employment conditions and a wide range of benefits that support both your work life and your life outside work.

Want to know more?

Do you have questions about the recruitment process?
Please contact the responsible recruiter Henrik at henrik.widen@sodra.com

Do you have questions about the role or the workplace?
Please contact the recruiting manager. Johannes at

Trade union matters are referred to:

Linda Echart - , Saco
Kristina Jaensson -

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please submit your application via the link no later than may 13. We use assessments as part of the recruitment process and kindly but firmly decline any offers of advertising or recruitment services in connection with this vacancy. Background checks may be carried out.

Be part of building a sustainable society

Södra is one of Sweden’s largest forest industry companies and is jointly owned by more than 50,000 family forest owners in southern Sweden. In addition to developing sustainable forestry, we strive to use forest raw materials in the most efficient and climate-smart way possible. Pulp, wood products, textile pulp and bioproducts are just a few examples. By working together, we have the strength, commitment and courage required to build a sustainable society. We do this with our feet firmly on the ground, our ear to the world around us, and our eyes set on the future.

Hos oss på Södra får du möjlighet att utvecklas på jobbet, samtidigt som du är med och bidrar till ett hållbart skogsbruk som skapar värde för människor och miljö. Vi sätter stort värde på ditt personliga engagemang och är måna om att du ska trivas och må bra.