Are you a student looking to further develop your knowledge in supply chain and logistics?

Our client is seeking a junior Supply Planner for part-time work to support the supply planning function. The role is 50% and gives you the opportunity to work closely with the business on varied tasks!

ABOUT THE POSITION

Our client is a leading player in the food and agriculture sector with operations in several countries. They work with the entire value chain from raw material to finished product and strive for sustainable solutions in food and agriculture. Now, our client needs to strengthen their supply planning function during a period of change. The role is operational and close to the business, with recurring tasks each week, allowing you to develop practical experience.

The assignment is part of our staffing service, which means you will be employed by Academic Work but work as a consultant for our client. The assignment is 50% and initially lasts for 4–6 months. The work primarily takes place on-site during regular office hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a junior Supply Planner, you will work with ongoing planning and follow-up tasks related to purchasing and inventory. Examples of tasks include:

Placing and following up on purchase orders
Ensuring order confirmations from suppliers
Working with inventory balancing and managing shortages and surpluses
Following up on deviations and escalating when necessary
Supporting transport and delivery optimization
Working continuously in Excel and ERP systems

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO

We are looking for someone who is self-driven, curious, and willing to take responsibility in a role within the supply chain. You enjoy working in a structured way and are not afraid to ask questions or take your own initiatives. Furthermore, we see that you:

Are studying a college or university degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial economics, or similar fields, with a planned graduation no earlier than June 2026.
Speak and write fluently in Swedish and English, as communication in both languages is central to the role
Have excellent skills in Excel
Can work 50% during the period

It is an advantage if you have:

Experience with ERP systems
Worked with purchasing, call-off, or planning processes before
Practical experience through internships or part-time jobs in a relevant field

To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities:

Responsible
Solution-oriented
Self-driven and proactive
Curious and quick to grasp new tasks

Our Recruitment Process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work.

We apply rolling selection and will take down the advertisement when enough candidates have reached the final stages of the recruitment process. When applying, a CV is requested. We do not use cover letters as a selection method, so they do not need to be attached. As a candidate, you bear the main responsibility for ensuring your application is complete when submitted. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.

For our part-time positions, you as an applicant need to have another primary occupation of at least 50%. Examples of this include studies, another employment, self-employment, parental leave, or similar.