Are you well-versed in manufacturing logistics, end-to-end planning, procurement scheduling and people management? Are you structured and able to set clear targets and priorities, while being an empathic, trusting people manager experienced in motivating, guiding and developing a team?
Then you might be exactly the new Logistics Manager we are looking for!
To lead the Logistics area for our operations in Skjern focusing on our accessories product portfolio (shutters, blinds, electronics etc.), we are looking for a new colleague with experience in manufacturing logistics to join us as Logistics Manager. As Logistics Manager, you will head a team of 12 specialists skilled in logistics planning and optimization, procurement scheduling, global supply chain coordination and SAP, as well as a Warehouse Manager leading a team of 15 employees in manufacturing warehousing. You will report directly to the General Manager of our Skjern operations while also being part of the Global Logistics community in VELUX. Furthermore, you will be an integral part of the Local Management Team.
About the job
As Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for all logistics activities all the way from ensuring availability of materials for production to striking an optimal inventory turnover rate. This includes supply to flow line & manufacturing warehouse as well as production planning and procurement in the factory. Moreover, you will set up targets and ensure that cost of logistics is tracked correctly and optimized continuously in close collaboration with production.
Your primary tasks will be to:
Supervise, motivate, guide and set direction for the Logistics team
Create the work environment and conditions for your team to thrive, develop and perform
Act as sparring partner to your team and promote team coherence and collaboration
Ensure that VELUX standards for production planning, procurement and logistics processes are implemented and followed and work for high process compliance and automation
Ensure performance through KPIs and follow-ups (Delivery Performance, Inventory, Lead time, Replanning’s, Compliance etc.)
Coordinate daily production planning and procurement and if necessary, ensure escalation of problems and problem solving together with related systems (PCo’s, Supply Chain Planning & Logistics, Direct Procurement etc.)
Challenge and define the production planning and material flow setup and identify and drive related key logistics activities in close dialog with relevant parties – internally and externally
Secure efficient warehouse operations and optimized supply to line flows
Validate and update master data which supports cost efficient logistics
Ensure that local logistics activities are in line with global logistics strategy
Participate in global activities in Supply Chain Planning & Logistics
About you
We imagine that you hold a Master’s degree in operations management, logistics, supply chain or similarly relevant topic, which has provided you with the tools and processes to work systematically, methodically and analytically. Moreover, you are highly proficient in the disciplines of planning and procurement scheduling while experienced in taking a holistic perspective on logistics management, and you bring several years of people management experience from a logistics management role in a large, order producing manufacturing company. You know how to create the most optimal flow end-to-end from supplier through production to end customer, and you have insights into warehousing, more specifically how to utilize the space in the most optimal way.
You are well-versed in the disciplines of leadership incl. people management and you are known for your ability to build trusting and lasting relationships. You bring some experience in facilitating and managing complex change processes, including the potential resistance that changes may cause. As the proficient communicator that you are, you are adept at communicating a clear and compelling purpose, and with your commitment to having a positive influence on others, you empower people to make decisions and take responsibility.
Additionally, you:
Are an empathic, trusting people manager experienced in motivating, guiding and developing a team
Set clear targets and priorities and monitor, track and proactively take corrective actions when needed
Are characterized by your openness – to both people, ideas and changes
Have some insights into SAP
Speak and write English and Danish at a professional level
Your opportunities
This is your unique opportunity to join us in a role where you can really make an imprint on how we run our manufacturing logistics activities in Skjern, taking us to next level by spearheading and anchoring change activities in the logistics function. Moreover, you will join a well-functioning, self-managing leadership team with a high level of autonomy.
The VELUX Group proposes an array of motivating activities, vast possibilities for shaping your career path, and the experience of working with highly skilled and engaged colleagues who esteem commitment and mutual respect. We believe in empowering people, and we support this by providing a high degree of freedom and investing in people who possess the motivation and ability to make a difference.
Application and contact
We look forward to receiving your application and CV (in English) as soon as possible. Due the Summer Holidays, we will start reviewing applications in mid August, and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis from ultimo august and onwards.
About VELUX
In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.
The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations.
Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.
Equal Opportunity Employer
VELUX Residential is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX Residential to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required.
