Vacant job

As an employee of the Swedish Armed Forces, you contribute to Sweden's defense capability. In the current security political situation, the government has decided to strengthen military capabilities. This means that the Swedish Armed Forces and Norrlands Dragon Regiment are growing. As an employee of the Swedish Armed Forces, you have the opportunity to strengthen the defense of Sweden and contribute to this journey with varying tasks.

Norrlands Dragon Regiment is now looking for a logistics officer for the Logistics Department, G4, which is part of the regiment staff. We are responsible for technical services and supply management, transport planning, and have the main responsibility for both the planning process and the implementation process. The department leads and follows up on logistics at the regiment to support unit production, maintain readiness, and conduct operations. In the role of logistics officer, you will work in a broad area together with the Logistics Chief, Technical Chief, logistics officers, and logistics officers. Both military and civilian personnel work in the department.

Together, you will work to ensure access and maintenance of equipment for the various units within K 4.

Main Responsibilities

As a logistics officer, you report directly to the department head. You will work together with our logisticians in the combat units to serve as a link in our material supply. The position is varied, and the majority of tasks consist of administrative duties. Your main responsibilities will primarily be within supply management, including material planning, transport planning, ordering, analysis, follow-up, and inventory. Ongoing management of allocation and distribution decisions, permissions, and record maintenance in support systems, as well as invoice management within the framework of the department's tasks. Health and physical training are a natural part of the work for all personnel in the Swedish Armed Forces.

Since the Swedish Armed Forces are experiencing strong growth, you need to be prepared for other tasks to occur within the scope of the position at G4 and that the tasks may develop over time.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Approved high school education or training/experience deemed equivalent by the employer
• Computer proficiency with broad knowledge of the Office suite
• At least two years of professional experience in the logistics field that the employer deems relevant
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English
• Driver's license B (manual)

Personal Qualities

You are a team player with good collaboration skills who puts the group's results before your own. You show respect for your surroundings and welcome diversity. For the position, you need to be flexible and prepared to work under provisional conditions. You can work independently and see the bigger picture. You are meticulous and can prioritize between tasks. As a person, you are structured, organized, and quick to learn new systems. You have good pedagogical skills and are unpretentious in your approach. You can implement decisions made but also speak up if you think something is wrong. For the position, we see that you have a high security awareness.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Experience from military operations at battalion or regiment staff level
• Experience in leading and/or being responsible for a function/process
• Experience working in the Swedish Armed Forces' systems, mainly SAP/PRIO and LIFT
• Training in transport services
• Experience with the Swedish Armed Forces' document and case management system (VIDAR)
• Current and relevant experience in logistics and administration from the Swedish Armed Forces

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority.

Employment rate: Full-time, regular working hours during the day Monday – Friday, evening, weekend, and overnight work may occur.

Work location: Arvidsjaur

Civil position

Business trips may occur

Start date: By agreement

For inquiries about the position, contact:

Fj Benny Alvarsson, C G4 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

For inquiries about the recruitment process, contact:

K 4 HR, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union representatives:

Officers' Union, OKND, Elisabet Hökerberg [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

SACO-S, Marcus Pavval [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Defense Union Mats Westerlund [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

They can also be reached via the switchboard: 08 – 788 75 00

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-11. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

Norrlands Dragon Regiment is one of Sweden's new regiments, but with a long and distinguished history. The unit can operate in all of Sweden's environments, where combat capability in the subarctic environment is the core and specialty. The regiment's main location is Arvidsjaur, whose wilderness environments and proximity to the mountains provide difficult and challenging conditions for our soldiers to train in. Read more at: www.forsvarsmakten.se/k4 (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/k4)

The Swedish Armed Forces offer you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.