Supplier Shortage Manager

Scania is undergoing a transformation from being a leading supplier of trucks, buses, and engines to providing complete and sustainable transport solutions. Together with TRATON and our sister brands MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International, we are working to shape the future of mobility with innovative and environmentally conscious solutions.  
Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future.

Role Summary
Shortage Management is looking for an experienced and committed team member who is interested in how Scania works with securing capacity and mitigating risks in our supply chain. You will work in the Supplier Delivery Management department. Delivery Management's assignment is to be the bridge between Procurement, suppliers and many other organisation at Scania as Logistics, Production but also our Market organisation. 

The aim is  to ensure maximum capacity of parts and components towards all global production units in the short term. You report directly to the procurement department in Sweden. You will belong to one of three teams that work with shortage handling in Supply Chain. 

Do you like working in a highly dynamic, cross-functional, and international environment with a high tempo and great development possibilities? Come join us! The team makes sure all risks, short to long term, that might have an impact on Scania’s ability to deliver on customer promises are handled in a swift and professional manner. We are handling many challenges, many of them dealt with globally and often together within the Traton group.

Job Responsibilities
As a Supplier Escalation Manager or Shortage Manager, you get engaged as soon as a supplier is identified with ongoing or potential capacity limitations, that might have consequences for Scania's production or spare parts.  You focus on analyzing the cause of the problem and are often on location to initiate the necessary activities and follow up the implementations. You are their first point of contact and play a leading and coordinating role between all parties involved and the realization of the necessary actions.

Who You Are
With international experience and strong knowledge of logistics and production processes—preferably in the automotive industry—you can quickly address critical issues and serve as a key discussion partner between Scania Global and suppliers. You’re decisive, analytical, and experienced in handling production disruptions, providing both short-term solutions and long-term proposals. The role offers significant responsibility and frequent, sometimes short-notice travel, both domestically and internationally. Experience in leading structured Task Force Teams is a plus.

You likely have an engineering or business background, with experience in material or production planning—ideally within Scania P&L—and are used to working across the supply chain. You’re result-oriented, self-driven, pragmatic, and confident in engaging with suppliers. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust and maintain relationships at all levels are essential.

Proficiency in English is required; Swedish and other language skills are advantageous.

Scania Offers
We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, Scania supports your career growth both locally and internationally.  
 
Benefits include training at our health center Gröndal or wellness allowance, result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. Scania also hosts events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses.

Application
Your application should include a CV and any relevant certificates. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes. 
Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2025-04-27. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

For further information please contact Manager of Shortage Management SRDE, Tobias Axelsson, tobias.axelsson@scania.com, telephone number +46 8 553 716 92, or Manager of Shortage Management SRDM, Lars Pettersson, lars.pettersson@scania.com or telephone number +46 8 553 71 924