Title: Supply Chain Manager Nordics
Application deadline: 30.04.2026
Location: Tromsø, Arlanda, Östersund, or Esbjerg.
Position: Full time permanent position
Recruitment mail: recruitment_nordics@avincis.com
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📢 Are you ready to make a significant contribution to both saving lives and protecting communities?
🚁 At Avincis, we’re dedicated to meaningful work with a clear purpose. We're seeking talented individuals passionate about making a difference while growing their careers in a dynamic environment. Avincis is one of the world’s leading operators in emergency aviation services and the largest in Europe. We operate more than 180 bases across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Mozambique, and Chile.
We are searching for a Supply Chain Manager to lead and develop our Nordic operations in a highly regulated, safety-critical aviation environment.
The Supply Chain Manager Nordic plays a key leadership role in a highly regulated and safety-critical aviation environment. The position is responsible for leading and further developing the Nordic supply chain to ensure efficient, reliable, and cost-effective service delivery across the organization.
Reporting to the Nordics Part 145 Accountable & Maintenance Manager, the role leads the Nordic Supply Chain team with end-to-end responsibility for planning, procurement, supplier management, warehousing, and logistics. The position ensures on-time delivery, strong operational performance, and cost control in line with budget, internal customer commitments, and regulatory requirements.
This role is suited for a leader who combines strategic insight with strong operational execution and a clear focus on continuous improvement in an international aviation setting.
The position will be based in Tromsø, Arlanda, Östersund, or Esbjerg.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with CAMO and Part 145 leadership to ensure all logistics needs are handled efficiently and with high quality service.
Develop and implement performance metrics and service level agreements across supply chain, suppliers, and production to drive a strong delivery and performance culture.
Lead planning, performance management, procurement, sourcing, warehousing, and distribution across the Nordic organization.
Drive supply chain strategies to improve agility, including lead-time reduction, cost savings, and improved supplier performance.
Define and optimize logistics operations to ensure effective material handling in line with business needs and regulatory requirements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Nordic senior management, functional leaders, internal customers, external suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team across countries, cultures, and languages.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential requirements:
A recognized degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field, with at least 10 years of experience in global supply chain operations.
Minimum 2 years of experience leading teams of supply chain professionals.
Proven organizational and leadership skills.
Strong knowledge of supply chain best practices, procurement, Lean Six Sigma, and project management.
Demonstrated experience resolving complex supplier issues in collaboration with suppliers, engineering, and quality functions.
Strong understanding of EASA regulations (Part-21, Part-145, Part-M), traceability, airworthiness, audit compliance, and quality assurance.
Competence in Safety Management Systems, Continuing Airworthiness Management Organizations (CAMO), and regulatory oversight frameworks.
Preferred requirements:
At least 5 years of experience in an aviation-related supply chain environment.
A Supply Chain-related Master’s degree or Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Core Competencies
Ability to lead teams across multiple countries, cultures, and languages.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
In-depth understanding of supply chain procurement, policies, processes, tools, regulations, and protocols.
Strong problem-solving skills with a creative and analytical mindset.
Ability to navigate complex and dynamic environments.
Solid understanding of performance measurement, data management, and business analytics.
High proficiency in MS Office, procurement systems, and ERP tools.
Fluency in English and Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian.
🚀Culture and values
As the aviation sector is highly regulated, safety and compliance are the highest priority. Avincis is also committed to the highest standards of business ethics with integrity with trust being central values of the organisation. Every employee in Avincis is expected to be a role model of integrity and high ethical standards.
Our culture is grounded in a shared commitment to excellence, collaboration, and respect. We believe that how we work is just as important as what we achieve. Our six core values guide our actions and define who we are:
Safety: We uphold safety as our first priority above all other business outcomes.
Integrity: We are honest, do the right thing, and communicate respectfully and appropriately.
Trust: We foster an environment of openness and reliability, where trust is earned and valued.
Teamwork: We work together and collaborate to achieve collective goals, ensuring that everyone feels welcome in an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Respect: We treat all employees, customers, and stakeholders with dignity, courtesy, and kindness. We listen to others’ ideas and welcome their input to improve.
Accountability: We are answerable for our actions, behaviours, and performance, and we inspire others to uphold their commitments and take responsibility.
We Offer
A challenging and rewarding leadership role in an international and dynamic aviation environment.
Competitive terms and strong opportunities for professional development.
The opportunity to be part of a company where safety and quality are at the core of everything we do.
About Avincis
Avincis is one of the world’s leading emergency aerial services operators. Our mission is to save lives and protect communities wherever we serve. The environment we work in is challenging and complex, but our purpose is clear.
As the largest provider of emergency aerial services in Europe – with additional operations in Africa and South America – governments trust us to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient services when their people are most in need.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Esbjerg Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
KN HELICOPTERS A/S, John Tranums Vej, 6705 Esbjerg Ø
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 30-04-2026;
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