Nordic Supply Team Lead at Coop Trading

at  Coop

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT LEADERSHIP AND EAGER TO MAKE YOUR MARK ON THE FUTURE SUPPLY TEAM AT COOP TRADING? THEN KEEP READING!

We are looking for an experienced Nordic Supply Team Lead for our newly created Supply team, who, with leadership experience and an ambitious and passionate mindset, can help set the future agenda for our entire Supply Chain department.

ABOUT US:

Coop Trading’s purpose is to make a better every day through leading Nordic private brands for 27 million Nordic consumers delivering the best quality products at a fair price. Our portfolio encompasses both food and daily non-food items within our private brands: Xtra, Coop, and Änglamark.
Coop Trading represents Coop in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and SOK in Finland where we are proud to be on every third dinner table in the Nordic homes. On behalf of our four partners, we develop products for our private brands portfolio through innovation, product development, and negotiating Nordic agreements.
Coop Trading is a dynamic, responsible, and ambitious workplace. We are 140 dedicated professionals in Denmark and in Spain, as well as a network of trusted partners across the Nordic region. We work to challenge the status quo delivering the best and most innovative private brand products.
It is a cornerstone in our identity to continuously create and develop our engaging and appreciative work environment, reflecting our dedication to being a truly exceptional workplace

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Supply team secure a high service level to our 4000 Nordic stores and both coordinate time schedules for the change in the assortment and solve supply issues on the products.
The Supply team is a part of the Supply Chain team, which also takes care of master data and product optimization.

The tasks in the position as a Team Lead are many and varied, and will among other things include:

• Be the personnel manager for our newly created Supply team, consisting of 7 Supply Coordinators and 3 internal Project Planners.
• Being responsible for securing a high service level to Coop in the 4 Nordic countries
• Problem solving on delivery issues in close cooperation with suppliers and internal and external stakeholder
• Run strategic supply chain development projects
• Drive the development within the Supply team regarding tools and reports
• Improve ways of working in cooperation with the Nordic Coop organization

TO SUCCEED IN THE ROLE, WE IMAGINE THAT YOU:

• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a personnel manager (this is a requirement)
• Are a team player, have a good business understanding and understands the value of collaboration
• Have experience with project management
• Have a HD or MSc within Supply Chain or Logistic
• Have a strong sense of responsibility and accountability for your work
• Have a “one step ahead” and ambitious mindset with a desire to make a difference and challenge the status quo
• Have effective written and spoken communication skills in English (knowledge of Nordic languages is a bonus)
• Are service-minded and attentive to your stakeholders
• Are an experienced user of the Office suite, with a general aptitude for IT systems