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HEAD OF GROUND ROSTERING (Stockholm-Arlanda, SE)

SAS • HEAD OF GROUND ROSTERING (Stockholm-Arlanda, SE) • 1w ago

Head of Ground Rostering

Do you thrive in fast-paced operational environments where every decision matters?
Are you someone who connects strategy with day-to-day execution and enjoys optimizing complex resource flows?
If so, the role of Head of Ground Rostering may be the perfect fit for you. In this role, you will lead the rostering resources for ground - ensuring the right people, with the right skills, are in the right place at the right time. You will be leading a dedicated team and collaborate closely with other departments in Resource mgmt, operations, People & Culture and other cross-functional units. The role reports to Head of Production Planning Ground.

We value collaboration, accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement—always with a strong focus on operational excellence and frontline support.

Challenges you will work on:

To be the bridge between Resource managements Long Term and Short-term teams. To ensure the plan delivered by the Long term team is refined and enable a smooth and high-quality delivery to the Short term team. Coaching the team to create rosters with the right people, with the right skills, scheduled at the right time.

• Lead the rostering process for ground operations.
• Lead the qualification forecasts for ground operations.
• Manage, develop, and coach a team of analyst at ARN, CPH and OSL.
• Secure alignment by collaborating with the other teams within the planning process as well as stakeholders in Ground operations.
• Monitor and analyze planning performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with labor agreements, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

To be successful in this role, we believe you have:

• Strategic and operational thinking
• Experience in leadership and team development
• Solid decision-making skills under pressure
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Stakeholder management and influence
• Experience in change management and adaptability
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with and being comfortable collaborating with unions both in situations with agreement and disagreement.
• Ability to interpret and apply labour regulations and agreements.
• Strong planning and scheduling capabilities
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Our ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in managing teams and cross-functional projects, and minimum 5 years of experience in operational planning, preferably within aviation or transport sectors. A university degree within logistics, transport or engineering is highly desirable.

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Does this sound like you?

Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as interviews are conducted continuously. Note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email, due to GDPR regulations. 

Position: Fulltime (100%)

The position is based at either Arlanda, CPH eller OSL airport, and you will be expected to work onsite. Remote work may also be an option, depending on the agreement made with your manager. Some travel may be required.

A background check will be conducted at the final stage of this recruitment process, as this role is security classified. If you are aware of any specific matters that may come up during this background check, we kindly ask you to be transparent about them during the recruitment process. 

Should you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact hiring manager, Head of Production Planning Ground - Elin Andersson, at Elin.Andersson2@sas.se.

Come and fly with us! 

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