Global Operations Manager

Do you see yourself using your advanced experience in operations management to take ownership of this process within the logistics team at NORDEN?

As a Global Operations Manager you will take on a key role in managing and optimising the logistics and supply chain activities, ensuring that NORDEN’s logistics operations align with strategic goals while delivering exceptional service to customers.

You will be based in Copenhagen, Denmark, but around 4-8 weeks of travel a year to different sites, may be required for bid preparation activities as well as site set up.

What is in it for you
You will join our newly established Logistics team within the Logistics department. This new core team is responsible for realising logistics opportunities, consisting of yourself, a Senior Transshipment Specialist and a Commercial & Contracts Managers.

The position encompasses both operational input for bid preparation and providing comprehensive supervision, support, and oversight of all NORDEN’s current and prospective logistics operations across the globe.

This is primarily a materials-handling logistics role, focusing on the effective management of high-intensity operations. Responsibilities involve overseeing various aspects of operations, including maintenance, planning, and execution, often in remote locations.

This is a growing business area for NORDEN, and you will have the opportunity to shape the operational landscape of new projects from conception to operations.

You will collaborate closely with the internal technical team and other functional support teams within NORDEN. The local Operations Managers in each of the countries NORDEN has logistics projects in will be reporting directly to you.

The tasks that await you
We are looking for a colleague who is curious and ready to participate in building this new core team which will involve bringing innovative ideas forward and engaging with various stakeholders.

To be more specific your responsibilities will include topics like:

• Overseeing end-to-end logistics operations.

• Strategic planning and optimisation.

• Vendor and stakeholder management.

• Compliance and risk management.

• Team management and coordination.

• Continuous improvement and sustainability.

Your competences and core qualifications
We are looking for a colleague who is curious and wants to expand their knowledge and engage with various stakeholders. You have a natural collaborative mindset and are interested in working closely with colleagues to deliver.

Further, to thrive in this position, you:

• Have a strong understanding of financial metrics to optimise operational outcomes.

• Hold at least five years of experience in managing complex operations in sectors such as mining, oil and gas, grain, or industrial operations.

• Have a background in a maritime context.

• Have experience with P&L.

• Hold a degree in engineering, logistics, project management or similar.

Application
Please upload your English written application, resume, transcript and other relevant documents through our website as soon as possible and no later than 2 February 2025. We might review applications on an ongoing basis. However, with the holidays just in sight, please note that you should not expect to hear from us until after the application deadline. We will do our best to get back to you at least within five work days after the application deadline.

NORDEN values diversity in thought, educational background, and professional competencies and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply for the position.

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We look forward to hearing from you.

Our company
NORDEN is a global provider of ocean-based freight services for bulk and project cargo of all sizes. We integrate freight solutions with port logistics, helping our customers to optimise and decarbonise supply chains. We provide tailored solutions based on flexibility, reliability and intelligence. Our agile business model ensures stability by continuously adapting our fleet to market developments and customer needs.

Founded in 1871, NORDEN is one of Denmark’s oldest internationally operating shipping companies. Incorporated in Denmark, we are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen as a part of the OMX Nordic Large Cap index.

With 18 offices across 6 continents, NORDEN is a truly integrated part of global trade.