Operations Manager Supply Chain & Sourcing

Y. Berger & Co AB | Göteborg/Landvetter | Full-time
Y. Berger & Co is a family-owned company with roots dating back to 1959 and a long tradition in the textile industry. We specialise in three business areas: technical yarns and fibres, protective gloves, and furnishing textiles.
With our head office in Landvetter and international operations, including our own production in China and sales organisations in several markets, we combine many years of experience with product development, technical expertise and global partnerships.
We work closely with our customers and suppliers, focusing on quality, innovation and long-term business relationships.
Would you like to combine operational leadership with international Supply Chain and strategic procurement work?
Y. Berger & Co is looking for a committed and commercially minded Operations Manager who wants to take a central role in developing and streamlining our operations.
We are looking for someone who enjoys a broad role combining day-to-day operational responsibility with the long-term development of processes, supplier partnerships and supply chains. You can create structure, build relationships and turn analyses and ideas into concrete improvements.
With us, you will have the opportunity to make an impact, take responsibility and work closely with both company management and colleagues in an international business.
About the role
As Operations Manager, you will have overall responsibility in three main areas: Operations, Supply Chain and Sourcing.
You will be responsible for ensuring efficient operational processes, a well-functioning supply chain and structured procurement and supplier management.
The role involves close collaboration with sales, production, warehousing, finance and external suppliers, both in Sweden and internationally.
You will be responsible for the warehouse staff in Göteborg and report to the department manager.
Your main areas of responsibility
Operations, Coordination and business development
Coordinate day-to-day operations, focusing on efficiency, quality and delivery performance.
Be responsible for work supervision and personnel matters within the warehouse operations in Göteborg.
Develop and streamline workflows from order to delivery.
Identify and implement improvements to processes, procedures and system support.

Supply Chain, Planning and optimisation
Be responsible for demand and inventory planning based on forecasts, sales trends and lead times.
Coordinate delivery and production planning with factories and suppliers.
Monitor and optimise inventory levels across the company’s international operations.
Identify and manage risks in the supply chain.
Work closely with the sales organisation to ensure good product availability and efficient deliveries.

Sourcing, Procurement and supplier development
Be responsible for procurement and the development of supplier partnerships.
Evaluate and develop existing suppliers.
Monitor suppliers’ quality, delivery capability and performance.
Develop structured and cost-effective procurement processes.

Who are you?
We are looking for someone who is organised, analytical and solution-oriented, with a strong commitment to developing both the business and its people.
You enjoy a role where you can take responsibility, show initiative and work across functions, combining strategic thinking with practical implementation.
We believe you have:
Relevant post-secondary education in logistics, Supply Chain, procurement, textiles, finance or equivalent experience.
Experience in Operations, Supply Chain, procurement or similar business areas.
A good understanding of inventory control, materials planning and supplier partnerships.
Experience developing and improving processes and ways of working.
Strong analytical skills and experience working with business systems and Excel.
Good communication skills in both Swedish and English.

Experience in personnel management, international supplier relationships or working in manufacturing and trading companies is an advantage.
As a person, you are unpretentious and proactive, and you find it easy to build trust and good working relationships. You enjoy a varied working day and can prioritise and make decisions even when circumstances change.
What do we offer?
At Y. Berger & Co, you will have a broad and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a real difference.
We offer:
A central role with a high level of personal responsibility and the opportunity to influence the development of the business.
An international working environment with close collaboration between different functions and companies.
Short decision-making processes and close collaboration with company management.
The opportunity to develop and improve processes, systems and ways of working.
A varied working day combining leadership, analysis and practical operational work.
A flexible working environment with the opportunity to work remotely to some extent, depending on the needs of the business.

Application
Location: Göteborg/Landvetter
Hours: Full-time
Start date: By agreement
Does this sound like the role for you?
We look forward to receiving your application and to telling you more about the position and Y. Berger & Co.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we welcome your application as soon as possible. The application deadline is 2026-11-22, For questions about the position, please contact rekrytering@berger.se
We look forward to receiving your application!