Head of Logistics

At Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions (SRP) and the Planning & Logistics department within division Stationary Crushing & Screening, we deliver first-class service through collaboration with our extensive global network of suppliers for our production unit in Svedala.
To strengthen our open-minded and forward-thinking team, we’re now looking for an experienced Logistics Manager to join us – we welcome you to a thrilling and expansive work environment, where you get to interact with people all over the globe!

Your mission
In this position, you ensure that the logistics performance targets of the division are set and handled in the most suitable way, balancing cost, service level and quality. You work in different areas such as warehouse, sourcing and freight, as well as trade compliance, with the goal of maintaining a high standard in each corresponding field. Our environmental footprint and sustainability goals are critical for us and comes naturally connected to this role. You’re also responsible for project management and business development in the areas of responsibility.
Together with the forementioned, you’re responsible for all personnel and staff-related inquiries, including target setting, performance management and accountability for the work environment, health and safety as per local legislation. You actively drive a best-in-class, proactive and positive safety culture, where you also promote the Sandvik Core Values and The Sandvik Way all while acting as a role model.
This role is based in Svedala, and some planned travel is included in order to collaborate with your team and stakeholders.

Your character
We’re looking for someone with a master’s degree in either industrial engineering, supply chain management, logistics, or who has gained equivalent experience from preceding work. Together with an education, you have an extensive work resume consisting of relevant roles within the field of Logistics (freight, warehousing, network design), combined with leadership experience. You have previous managerial experience and are familiar with working in a cross-cultural and international organization. You’re computer-savvy and have a widespread numerical and statistical knowledge. Fluency in English is a requirement for this position, whereas knowing Swedish is advantageous, and any other languages are beneficial.
You’re a leader who’s structured and supportive, where the end-goal ultimately is to create a team culture that is collaborative and genuine. Transparency and open-mindedness are also at the forefront of your managerial ways – you’re clear in your expectations and communication. You often question the status quo and know how to set a vision that strengthens our whole business, as well as how to build trust among both internal and external stakeholders.

Our culture
At Sandvik, we’re technology driven, innovative and entrepreneurial! Success is a team effort, and we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.

Application
Send your application as soon as possible and no later than October 27. Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career, (Job ID: R0046412).
As we aim for an open and fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you’ll therefore get an invitation to a personality and logic ability test. The invitation will come via email directly after you apply, and you’ll receive feedback on the test directly after the application deadline.

Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact the recruiting manager:
Daniel Remstam, Head of Regional Planning & Logistics, +46 (0)26 262 121

Union contacts – Sweden
Mårten Lindberg, Unionen, +46 (0)40 409 240  
Riccardo Repetto, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)40 409 394  
Michael Wicktor-Ohlsson, Ledarna, +46 (0)40 409 025 

To learn about our recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.

Recruitment Specialist
Ulrika Gruffman
Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service and solutions for processing rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries. Application areas include crushing and screening, breaking and demolition. In 2021, sales were approximately 7.6 billion SEK with about 2,100 employees.