Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

 
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

 AAK LOCATION

This position is based on site in Karlshamn.

About the role
The Logistics Manager is accountable for leading and developing the warehouse organization and all logistics operations across both internal and external warehouses. This includes optimizing logistics processes and flows, managing key partnerships, and contributing to commercial agreements and negotiations. The role ensures full compliance, high efficiency, and a strong focus on continuous improvement in alignment with the strategy for Site Karlshamn. In this position, you will drive the development of the warehouse organization and logistics function to support operational excellence. You will manage internal and external logistics partners to maximize service efficiency and reliability. Additionally, you will lead and develop the Warehouse department as well as the team of Logistics Coordinators to ensure strong performance, capability building, and a culture of improvement.

Responsibilities

 
As Logistics Manager, you will play a central role in shaping efficient, safe, and compliant warehouse and logistics operations for Site Karlshamn.

Your main responsibilities include:

Health, Safety & Compliance

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  Create and uphold a safe working environment across all warehouse and logistics activities.
• Ensure full compliance with laws, regulations, GMP/GDP requirements, and internal standards (including responsibilities in SOP 7369).
• Maintain and continuously improve routines, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Lead structured root-cause analyses and corrective actions to secure long-term operational excellence.
  
  

People Leadership

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  Lead and develop the Warehouse team and Logistics
• Coordinators, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build competence within the department through training, coaching, and performance management.

Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management

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  Oversee daily warehouse planning, capacity utilization, and operational performance.
• Secure accurate inventory levels, including stock-taking planning, execution, and follow-up.
• Drive initiatives to strengthen automation, digital tools, and efficient material flows.

Logistics Operations & Partner Management

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  Manage internal and external logistics partners to ensure high service levels and cost efficiency.
• Select logistics service providers together with Procurement and ensure strong performance against KPIs.
• Act as the escalation point for operational issues and customer-related logistics concerns.
• Design and optimize logistics plans, processes, and flows aligned with site strategy.
• Develop and implement the long-term logistics and warehouse strategy.

Financial & Contract Management

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  Monitor and manage the warehouse and logistics budget as well as provider-related costs and savings.
• Ensure effective contract performance, service delivery, and cost control.

Systems & Continuous Improvement

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  Improve and develop systems supporting warehouse and logistics activities.
• Lead or contribute to improvement and automation projects across the operation.

Leadership of Logistics Coordinators

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  Provide daily leadership, support, and direction to the Logistics Coordinators team.
• Ensure accurate and timely handling of logistics documentation, including shipping, transport, and customs records.
• Maintain strong relationships with transport companies and other external partners.
• Drive improvements within the team to enhance logistics flows and customer satisfaction.

Customs Reporting & Compliance

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  Oversee all customs reporting for internal and external warehouses.
• Ensure accurate customs entries, reconciliations, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Prepare documentation for audits, duty calculations, and compliance reviews.
• Contribute to provider agreements by ensuring customs requirements are clearly defined and monitored.
  

Key Stakeholders: Production Quality, Quality, Procurement, Sales, Department Managers, Supply Chain, TPM, Order Department, Planning as well as external suppliers such as Forwarders and external warehouse providers

About you

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  7-10 years’ experience in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain, ideally within a manufacturing or process-driven environment.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate, support, and build capability within the team.
• Solid knowledge of warehouse operations, logistics flows, inventory management, and collaboration with external logistics providers.
• Understanding of compliance requirements such as GMP,GDP, and relevant regulations.
• Experience working with SOPs, KPIs, and structured improvement methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including conducting root-cause analyses.
• Interest in or experience with automation, digital tools, and system improvements within logistics and warehousing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, both internally and externally.

• A proactive, structured, and solutions-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

In return AAK offers

• Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability.
• In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.
• AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.
• You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.

Contact and information

 
For further information about the position, please contact Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Conor Kelly by email: conor.kelly@aak.com

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate and confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or employment and application for employment.

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