Head Of Ground Rostering

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 this role you will lead our Scandinavian rostering resources for ground operations ensuring the right people with the right skills are in the right place at the right time. You will lead a dedicated team and collaborate closely with other departments in Resource Management 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:

As Head of Ground Rostering you will lead our Rostering team and be responsible for the challenging task to bridge the long term and short-term planning processes. Your teams purpose is 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.
Lead the rostering process for ground operations.
Lead the qualification forecasts for ground operations.
Manage develop and coach a team of analysts 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 analyse planning performance identifying areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with labour agreements regulatory requirements and company policies.

The Team

You will be part of the Ground Production Planning organization and work closely with other Resource Management teams Ground Operations People & Culture and other key stakeholders across SAS. The Rostering team consists of 6 high-performance employees with different backgrounds and located in Norway Denmark and Sweden. Together you will ensure efficient resource planning and high-quality roster delivery that supports operational performance and frontline excellence.

To be successful we believe you have

Strategic and operational thinking.
Leadership experience.
Experience of 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.
Basic knowledge in one of the Scandinavian languages.

Our ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in managing teams and cross-functional projects and minimum 2 years of experience in operational planning preferably within aviation or transport sectors. A university degree within logistics transport or engineering is highly desirable.

Why SAS

At SAS we offer extensive opportunities for professional development in an international fast-paced working environment. We are dedicated to the continuous growth of our employees. Working with us comes with a variety of benefits including:
Travel Perks: Enjoy discounted travel opportunities around the world with SAS.
Discounts: Receive discounts from a wide range of brands as well as on transportation to and from airports airport shops hotels and car rentals.

Our Culture at SAS

At SAS we are dedicated to caring for each other delighting our travelers and driving the transformation towards sustainable aviation. As a future colleague on our team youll join a culture where we work collaboratively towards common goals recognize each others contributions and celebrate successes. Our focus is on safe sustainable and punctual execution and we are committed to protecting our planet while transforming SAS.

Additional information

Last day for application is. 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: Full-time (100%)
Location: Stockholm Arlanda Airport Oslo Airport or Copenhagen Airport.
You will be expected to work onsite. Remote work may also be an option depending on the agreement made with your manager.
Travel within Scandinavia will 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

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Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1