Vacant job

Do you want a central role with Nordic responsibility and lead, coordinate, and develop operational flows in an international business?

We are now looking for an Operations Manager with the mission to ensure an efficient, quality-assured, and scalable operational delivery within product, aftermarket, and logistics.

About the role As Operations Manager, you have overall responsibility for the operational delivery within product, logistics, and aftermarket in the Nordic organization. The role has a clear mandate to identify improvements and drive development, while contributing to the long-term shift of the business. This role is a key position focused on ensuring that the operational business functions effectively across borders and supports business growth.

You will lead and develop a team of six people, report directly to the General Manager, and work closely with both local teams and central functions within the group.

Main responsibilities

• Ensure an efficient and quality-assured logistics operation in the Nordics

• Be responsible for purchasing and sourcing from external suppliers outside the group, including supplier selection, contracts, and ongoing follow-up

• Coordinate purchasing priorities in close collaboration with the product, logistics, and sales organizations

• Monitor operational performance, delivery times, and efficiency in purchasing, logistics, and aftermarket processes, focusing on scalability and growth

• Act as a link between local teams and central functions within the group

• Ensure compliance with guidelines, systems, and operational standards from the group

• Identify areas for improvement and drive development and improvement initiatives

We are looking for someone who has:

• Documented experience of operational responsibility within purchasing, logistics, aftermarket, or supply chain

• Good understanding of strategic purchasing, logistics flows, inventory management, and aftermarket processes

• Experience in leading, coordinating, or managing work across multiple functions and teams

• Experience working in an international environment with collaboration between local units and central functions

• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written

Experience in improvement work, process development, or harmonization of working methods is highly meritorious. Experience working with ERP and other operational systems is a plus, as well as academic education in logistics, supply chain, engineering, economics, or equivalent. Knowledge of Nordic languages in addition to English is also meritorious.

Your profile We are looking for someone who has a clear operational overview and sees the connections between purchasing, logistics, inventory, aftermarket, and delivery to the customer.

You are structured and solution-oriented even in complex environments, with the ability to create clarity and stability in daily operations. You are confident in leading and developing others, setting direction and prioritizing operational work, while having a natural drive for improvement and turning analysis and insights into concrete actions.

As a person, you are positive, curious, and eager to learn, with an interest in working methods, processes, and systems. You lead through collaboration and trust and use new operational and organizational knowledge to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability in the business.

The role is based at the headquarters in Gothenburg.

Are you the Operations Manager we are looking for? Welcome with your application. If you have questions or want to know more about the position, please feel free to contact us.

Application Fluidra Nordic collaborates with We SeeQ in this recruitment. Apply by answering the questions and uploading your profile. For questions and information about the position, please contact Lena Wadenby at 0702-943550 or [email protected] or Mats Törn at 0722-163755 or [email protected]

About Fluidra Fluidra Nordic is part of Fluidra S.A., which operates in over 45 countries with 6,000 employees. We own some of the industry's most recognized brands, including AstralPool®, Cepex®, and Zodiac®.

We deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that reduce construction and maintenance costs. Approximately 90% of our products are manufactured in our own factories, where quality, design, and sustainability are the focus.

With our 360° solutions, we create optimal experiences for users and athletes while ensuring operational reliability and energy efficiency – from design and installation to service and maintenance.

Explore more about Fluidra Nordic and the group.