Supply Chain Manager

About the Role As a Supply Chain Manager, you will have overall responsibility for logistics, planning, and distribution at Nordic Paper. You report to the Director of Supply Chain and will be based in Karlstad, with travel to other group facilities and external partners. You hold a key role in ensuring efficient operations, high service levels, and cost-effectiveness, while driving continuous improvement and development initiatives within the function. Key Responsibilities Responsible for logistics, planning, and distribution at Nordic Paper, and lead and manage development projects within your area of responsibility Procurement of logistics services Develop, optimize, and set targets for processes, routines, and workflows Monitor and analyze key metrics related to inventory, transportation, and claims Participate in procurement of external transportation and services based on operational needs Monitor market developments and changes in the supplier landscape Responsible for health, safety, and working environment within your departments, and responsible for target achievement and corrective actions when deviations occur. Qualifications We are looking for someone with: Relevant higher education or university degree Several years of experience in the field, preferably from international operations Experience from similar operations is an asset Experience in a leadership role with personnel responsibility Personal Qualities Your personality matters to us. We are looking for someone with: Strong communication skills Good English language skills, both spoken and written Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Clear and engaged leadership What We Offer As an employee at Nordic Paper, we offer you collectively negotiated terms, generous pension provisions, and secure insurance. You also benefit from a bonus system, wellness allowance, benefits cycle, and a range of social activities. We naturally offer a health and fitness subsidy and free entry fees to several different sporting events. With us, no idea is too big or too small, and we welcome own initiatives. We are committed to retaining our employees and therefore highly value each individual's development. About Nordic Paper Nordic Paper is a Scandinavian specialty paper producer that has manufactured high-quality paper since the late 1800s. We have five paper mills located in Bäckhammar, Åmotfors, Säffle, Greåker (Norway), and Québec (Canada). Our headquarters is in Karlstad. We manufacture kraft paper used in carrier bags, sacks, and packaging, as well as naturally greaseproof paper, which is a grease-resistant paper primarily used in the food industry, for example as baking paper. Demand for paper-based products is constantly increasing, and our high-quality paper is a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative. As one of the leading companies in the industry, we deliver sustainable products to customers in over 80 countries. About the Employment This is a full-time position, permanent. Location Karlstad. Travel to our other facilities may occur. Start date by agreement. We use Alva Labs assessment methods in our recruitment processes to help us identify candidates with the highest likelihood of thriving and fitting in the role. After you submit your application, you will receive a separate email with information about Alva Labs tests. If you have already completed the tests in a previous application with us, you do not need to take them again. Deadline for applications is September 10, 2026, but selection and decision may be made earlier, so submit your application today. Contact For questions about the position, contact David Högström, [email protected] In this recruitment, we have made our choices regarding media and advertising. We therefore ask that you do not contact us on behalf of media and recruitment companies.

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