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Are you at the beginning of your career and want to play a key role in a growing tech company? Do you have a keen eye for detail, an understanding of logistics flows, and thrive in a role where you act as a project manager? Then the role of Operations Coordinator might be your next challenge. We conduct continuous selection and will remove the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. Apply now!

About the role

Our client is an innovative, cutting-edge tech company enabling future digitalization through smart solutions and open IoT platforms. We are now looking for an ambitious and structured person who wants to take on broad responsibility in operational purchasing, order management, and production planning. Here you will have the opportunity to work in an international environment where your efforts directly impact the company's delivery capability and financial results.

In the role of Operations Coordinator, you will have a varied daily routine with significant autonomy. You will be responsible for the entire chain from the moment a customer order is received, through material purchasing and production planning, all the way to final delivery. You will work closely with both external suppliers and internal teams to ensure the highest possible delivery precision.

What we offer

Our client offers a long-term opportunity in a rapidly growing company with innovative products. You will have the chance to develop in your role and contribute to the company's success, with good prospects for permanent employment after an initial consulting period.

• An exciting career start in a company with short decision-making paths and great development potential
• The opportunity to grow in your role and develop deep competence in supply chain and business systems
• A workplace characterized by teamwork, technical interest, and a forward-looking attitude
• An office located in Lund with good commuting options

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities are divided into three main areas

Order Management

• Review and register customer orders daily, ensuring that prices and data in the system match the customer's purchase order
• Act as a project manager for the order flow and confirm delivery dates to the customer
• Identify needs for configurations or adjustments and ensure these can be completed on time

Planning & Delivery

• Plan and book internal resources to build, test, or customize products
• Manage internal work orders and ensure materials are available at the right time
• Work independently in the MRP system with inventory movements, serial numbers, and inbound/outbound deliveries

Operational Purchasing

• Place purchase orders (PO) with established suppliers, focusing on third-party components
• Ensure delivery precision through active follow-up and expectation management with suppliers
• Own and update supplier data in Odoo (prices, lead times, CoGS, and product data)

We are looking for someone who has

• Previous work experience
• A completed post-secondary education in Supply Chain or equivalent
• A good understanding of how the logistical flow in a business is systematically connected
• The ability to understand the economic consequences of operational decisions
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, as the role involves daily contact with international partners
• A basic technical interest and a desire to understand products and technology at a functional level
• The ability to familiarize yourself with new business systems
• Strong self-leadership, is self-motivated, and is a team player with coordinating skills

It is an advantage if you have

• Previous experience in similar roles within Supply Chain
• Previous experience working in an ERP/MRP system (e.g., Odoo)
• Knowledge of German

To succeed in the role, you need to be goal-oriented, organized, and responsible

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the role are sent to Academic Work. A CV is required when applying. We do not use cover letters as a selection method, so one is not needed. 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 role, as well as to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.