System & Automation Specialist

Job Description

Do you want to take the next step in your career at Kappahl's new and highly automated Logistics center? With a modern shuttle solution from Vanderlande and a new warehouse management system that manages the entire flow to our stores and e-commerce customers across Europe?

As a System & Automation Specialist at Kappahl's Logistics Center in Arendal, you’ll be part of a dynamic team where IT systems, automation, problem-solving, and collaboration go hand in hand.
Join us and help shape the future of logistics — apply today!

Kappahl Group exists to create a responsible world of fashion. We promise our customer fashion made with less and made for more.

We offer you in this role, your main responsibility is to monitor systems, networks, and mechanical equipment, while driving continuous improvements in Kappahl's logistics processes. You will support daily operations together with a team of specialists and maintenance technicians, ensuring high operational reliability and smooth communication — both internally and with external partners.

You will:

• Specify requirements and test new functionality in existing IT systems and managing subsystems.
• Participate and is responsible for the technological development work and evaluation of new IT related products.
• Technical troubleshooting & incident management, document errors and root causes, and propose corrective actions
• Serve as System Owner with procurement responsibility for Logistics systems such as Astro, Vanderlande systems, etc . Superuser in Kappahl system e.g. Dynamics 365.
• Ensure optimal performance and continuous operation of both hardware and software systems & ensure that hardware and software provide the capacity and productivity that is expected.
• Test responsible in relations to new releases and upgrades (ERP, WMS, WCS)

Are you interested?

The position is a permanent employment with placement at our Logistics center in Arendal.

Kappahl Group celebrate diversity and strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

Kappahl Group's policy is that all our workplaces must be alcohol- and drug-free. Drug tests may be conducted to ensure compliance with the drug policy.

You apply easily by answering a few questions and attaching your CV (please refrain from sending us your personal letter). We apply continuous selection. If you have got any questions, please feel free to contact Charlotta Canbro, Logistics development manager, charlotta.canbro@kappahl.com

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Skills & Requirements

We’re looking for someone with a strong interest in technology and automation, and a passion for continuous development. You have the ability to think ahead, prioritize, and organize your work based on workload, business goals, and timelines. You work in a structured and methodical way, with a clear sense of ownership and the confidence to make independent decisions with the ability to collaborate with others and be part of a team.

We value the following experience and skills:

• Experience in warehouse operations and automated material handling systems (knowledge of Vanderlande or shuttle solutions is a plus)
• Familiarity with WMS systems, especially Astro WMS
• Skills in other IT systems such as SCADA and Dynamics 365
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to analyze data and create reports and dashboards (e.g., using SQL-based reporting tools)
• Knowledge in replacing and upgrading hardware (terminals, scanners, printers) connected to different systems

You recognize yourself in our values – Inclusive, Courageous and Joyful!

About the company

Founded in 1953 in Gothenburg, Sweden, the Kappahl Group is a leading fashion chain in the Nordics, with around 360 Kappahl and Newbie stores in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland and the UK, and online in more than 20 markets throughout Europe and Asia.

We want to make a difference in the fashion world and to lead the way by always keeping our promises: taking care of the world around us and minimizing the environmental impact for each garment. And at the same time fulfil our employee promise "We promise you the right to always be yourself - a place to belong”. The Kappahl team consists of some 4,000 colleagues in eight countries, all with different backgrounds, ages, skills and styles. Our common motivation is to create a responsible world of fashion and offer fashion to a wide variety of people and lifestyles. A responsible fashion that feels right, for the bearer and for the world we live in. Today, more than 85% of the products are made of certified and/or preferred materials. Our goal is 100% by 2025 and Kappahl Group’s overall climate goal is to halve the value chain's climate emissions by 2030.More information at .

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-Kappahl öppnade sin första butik 1953 i Göteborg

-All design görs på huvudkontoret i Mölndal

-Har butiker i Sverige, Norge, Finland, Polen och Storbritannien + finns online på fler än 20 marknader i Europa

-Erbjöd sin första kollektion i ekologisk bomull redan 1993

-100 % av den bomull som används i kollektionerna idag är certifierad för både bättre ekologiska och sociala villkor

-Var bland de första modeföretagen att lansera mode i lite större storlekar 1970

-Kappahl har åtagit sig att halvera klimatutsläppen till 2030 i linje med Parisavtalet

-Kappahl har ett nära och långsiktigt samarbete med våra leverantörer för att säkra goda arbetsförhållanden

About the company

Founded in 1953 in Gothenburg, Sweden, the Kappahl Group is a leading fashion chain in the Nordics, with around 360 Kappahl and Newbie stores in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland and the UK, and online in more than 20 markets throughout Europe and Asia.

We want to make a difference in the fashion world and to lead the way by always keeping our promises: taking care of the world around us and minimizing the environmental impact for each garment. And at the same time fulfil our employee promise "We promise you the right to always be yourself - a place to belong”. The Kappahl team consists of some 4,000 colleagues in eight countries, all with different backgrounds, ages, skills and styles. Our common motivation is to create a responsible world of fashion and offer fashion to a wide variety of people and lifestyles. A responsible fashion that feels right, for the bearer and for the world we live in. Today, more than 85% of the products are made of certified and/or preferred materials. Our goal is 100% by 2025 and Kappahl Group’s overall climate goal is to halve the value chain's climate emissions by 2030.More information at .

Att jobba på Kappahl är socialt och fartfyllt - vi är en av Nordens ledande modekedjor med nästan 400 butiker och cirka 4 000 anställda och det händer alltid något här. Vi jobbar med allt från design och försäljning till marknadsföring och distribution och tillsammans säljer vi hundratusentals plagg varje dag.

Det finns en särskild Kappahl-anda som sitter i väggarna hos oss. Den har vuxit fram under lång tid och genomsyrar allt vi gör. Kappahl-andan handlar om gemenskap och kreativitet. Om mod och positiv energi. Och vi krånglar inte till det. Vi har alla ett gemensamt mål: Att ännu fler ska hitta sin stil hos oss.