Logistic Manager

About the position

Are you a dynamic Logistics Manager, with a background and experience of manufacturing operations, looking for a new challenge in a fast paced and growing business?

At Kongsberg Automotive Hvittingfoss we manufacture parts for some of the most premier automotive companies in the world. With over 150 employees at the plant, and strong links to the global Kongsberg Automotive community of over 10,000 colleagues, this is a great opportunity to showcase your skills within the logistics function, as well as develop and share your experience as part of a global organization.

Your day to day role will be to set and manage strategic planning and customer policy incorporationg all aspects of Sales and Operational Planning within manufacturing.

Work hand in hand with your operations team to ensure the smooth flow of materials to meet production needs and the outgoing transport and documentation for finished goods which are exported across Europe. You will have the opportunity to make this position your own by developing systems and procedures to streamline processes, plus collaborate with the wider logistics team in developing the wider logistics function. 

Responsibilities

•  All Processes & Procedures in the EU Logistics areas:
  • Use and adoption of SAP across all Logistic related tasks, providing coaching and training as needed.
  • Planning process, Demand Management process (within logistics) and Capacity planning.
  • Warehouse processes, Inventory control and auditing.
• Key performance measures within the logistics scope, ensuring corrective actions are in place as required.
• Support the S&OP processes.
• Develop the Inventory targets by site and monitoring of these providing support as needed.
• Continuous improvement of internal logistics processes
• Continuous development of the logistics team
• Ensuring the adoption and best practice process use within all Logistic processes.
• Identify key drivers to improve plant efficiency.
• Develop a strategy to minimise Inventory holdings whilst maximising OTIF.
• Developing the best practice processes and implementation of these across all EU sites. 

Competence profile (ideal)

• Educated to degree level or relevant qualification
• Minimum 3 years experience from Logistic Management roles in an Engineering environment with significant SAP knowledge.
• Fluent English second European language preferable.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Solid business and strategic understanding
• Strong drive and focus on results
• Ability to prioritize and to work under pressure
• Good team player with coaching skills.

What we offer

• A challenging and exciting position in a fast-paced and growing industry
• Competitive wages
• Permanent job in a hectic but good working environment
• Good opportunities for competence development
• Good pension and insurance schemes
• 1 extra holiday week

Application / Contact

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.

Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.

Contact information: 

HR Generalist, Kristine Torberg

kristine.torberg@ka-group.com 

+47 94294358