Vacant job

We are currently seeking an Operations Coordinator for our client, a well-established company in the logistics and transport industry. Here you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with international contacts and a high degree of personal responsibility.

About the Role

Our client is an international player in logistics and transport solutions with a strong presence in the Nordic region. They offer efficient and sustainable transport and warehousing solutions, working closely with their customers to create long-term and value-creating partnerships.

In the role of Operations Coordinator, you will be responsible for the daily management of customer transport flows. You will work through the entire chain – from booking to delivery and further to invoicing – ensuring that everything takes place according to agreed routines and with high quality. You will maintain close dialogue with both customers and suppliers, as well as actively work on follow-ups regarding quality and economics. The role also involves contributing to the development of working methods and processes in line with the business's goals and KPIs.

The role begins as a consulting assignment with an expectation of being able to work full-time during the summer. There are good chances for extension as the client is growing. The work is primarily carried out on-site at the office during office hours.

You are offered

• A varied role with a high degree of personal responsibility
• The opportunity to work in an international environment
• A workplace with a high tempo and a good team spirit
• The opportunity to develop within logistics and transport

Responsibilities

• Handle daily contact with customers regarding bookings, traffic planning, and exceptions
• Coordinate and follow up on transports from start to delivery
• Maintain ongoing contact with subcontractors and ensure delivery according to contract
• Work with customs handling and related administration
• Follow up on quality and economics related to assignments
• Handle exceptions and take corrective actions
• Participate in development and production meetings
• Prepare spot prices upon request
• Contribute to upselling and the development of customer relationships

We are looking for you who

• Have 1–3 years of experience working in forwarding or transport
• Have a good understanding of logistics flows and transport processes
• Have good system skills and experience working in business systems such as MS Office
• Speak and write fluently in Swedish and English
• Have an understanding of the general operational workflow
• Have an understanding of customer relationships and commercial focus
• Are punctual, reliable, and meticulous
• Are stress-resistant, a team player, and service-oriented
• Are quality-focused with an understanding of economics

It is an advantage if you have

• Good IT skills in CarLo

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

• Open to change
• Optimistic
• Organized
• Intellectually curious

Our Recruitment Process

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

We apply continuous selection and will remove the advertisement once enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is required when applying. We do not use cover letters as a selection method and therefore do not need them attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a test of cognitive ability. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position as well as to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.