Supply Chain Manager

Flokk is looking for an experienced leader and results-oriented Supply Chain Manager for our purchasing departments in Røros and Nässjö. This is a highly visible position that requires a candidate with proven leadership ability to inspire, motivate and facilitate process thinking and continuous Supply chain improvements
As Manager Supply Chain Management, you will be responsible for leading and further developing the disciplines of operational purchasing and inbound transportation, in two of the industry’s most modern and efficient production units.
You will be responsible for one team at our production site in Røros (Norway) and one team at our production site in Nässjö (Sweden), in total 7 employees as of today. This positions can be located either in Nässjö or Røros and it is organized under Global Supply Chain Director, situated in Poland as part of the global procurement organization.


Key responsibilities
You will work every day to develop the department with emphasis on customer focus, delivery precision, productivity, and quality, in close collaboration with other parts of the value chains in Flokk.
Lead and develop two experienced teams in two different countries
Secure availability of materials to our factories to continuously ensure a high delivery precision
Ensure correct stock levels/inventory management
Frequent dialogue and coordination with suppliers to ensure high operational performance.
Build active operational and strategical improvement plans.



Your qualifications
At least 5 years’ experience as managing people
Experience from complex manufacturing environment preferable from Supply Chain processes
Broad understanding of material & production planning and inventory control.
Economic understanding, as well as the understanding of legal documents
Good oral and written English as well as Swedish and/or Norwegian
Bachelor’s in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or other relevant higher education as well as experience of working in an international Group is an advantage.
Ability to travel up to 40%



Personal characteristics
You desire to build lasting relationships with people all over the world and you have a strong customer focus
You have strong communication skills, both orally and in writing
You are a team-player but at the same time you are confident on making own decisions
You possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
You possess the ability to proactively set targets and execute their realization
You are reliable and have a detailed-oriented mindset together with analytical and problem-solving skills