Logistics Manager

Are you the type of person who likes challenges and would thrive in managing complex global logistics operations for a leading manufacturer of heavy industry equipment? Then you’re perfect for this role. Keep reading and we’ll tell you more!
Division Stationary Crushing & Screening, part of Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions, is a market leading manufacturer of stone crushers and screening equipment for the mining and construction industries. Right now, we’re looking for a Logistics Manager and welcome you to a key role where you get to actually influence our global operations, securing deliveries to customer around the globe and help maintaining their productivity. We offer you to be part of a world leading manufacturing player and provide you with a network of innovative minds spread all over the globe!
What about the job?
We operate several production sites and warehouses globally, both with Sandvik personnel and outsourced, and we use a number of logistics providers to ensure that cargo remains effectively moved around via road, train, ocean or air in support of operational excellence and cost efficiency.
In this position, you optimize where, how, and with whom we organize our logistics setup. Hereby shaping and determining our global strategy, including the levels of outsourcing, our forwarding engagements and how we design and optimize our distribution network. You have no immediate reports, but since you’re a part of a team of experts in planning and logistics, you’ll provide leadership both internally and externally in coordinating and integrating the flow of material and information. You take lead and drive performance and operational excellence across the entire value and supply chain to secure service and cost for all material flows from suppliers, internal and external production sites, global and regional warehouse distribution centers and local sales areas.
The location for this position is preferably Svedala, however, for the right candidate it can be flexible within Europe. Travel is normally included in your job, but due to the pandemic situation, we consider the digital arena as more important than ever, and it’s possible to work from home.
Your background and characteristics
We’re looking for someone with a bachelor’s or master’s degree within a relevant area, for example Logistics or Supply Chain Management or similar, combined with at least five years’ industry experience from global logistics networks and transport. You have probably worked in a similar role, are used to managing third party logistics providers and implementing transport management systems. It’s beneficial if you have experience from improving packaging logistics. Working in an international environment calls for excellent communication skills in English.
Strong data focus and analytical skills come in handy in this role as you need to overlook and manage the performance of partners and suppliers in our global logistics operations. With strong networking and communication skills, you’re able to explain and make others understand. You’re person of action with clear customer focus, and you enjoy the dynamic of working inside a supply chain. You take the lead, and like being in the forefront of things, solving both day to day logistics challenges and the long-term strategy for your area. Being independent makes it easy for you to get things done and, at the same time, you’re a true team player who believes that the best solutions emerge in great collaborations.
A glimpse of our culture
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How to apply
We have ongoing selections and interviews for this recruitment, so please send your application as soon as possible and no later than April 22, 2021. Our recruitment process is open and fair - we welcome all applicants and evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile, to find the best match for the position. Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career, (Job ID: R0026225).
Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
David Andrae, Head of Global Planning and Logistics, recruiting manager, +46 (0)40 406 812
Union contacts
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
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.
Recruitment Specialist
Ulrika Gruffman
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