We are looking for a Fulfilment Manager

Aker BioMarine is a leading biotechnology company developing krill-derived products for consumer health and wellness and animal nutrition. The company has a strong position in its industry.

In Aker BioMarine we believe in a world where everyone has access to quality nutrition and good health without compromising the planet.

We are looking for more people like us, who believe they can make a difference in the world.

We are about 450 employees globally, with more than 40 nationalities, spread across all time zones and most continents. Together, we form an international, high performing, diverse and fun work environment.

Working with us means you appreciate diversity, are highly skilled within your field and can cope with unexpected situations. You enjoy a fast pace, tolerate quick decisions, and thrive in a continuously changing environment. You are a true team player who “chips in” when required.

We are looking for a Fulfilment Manager

Our Strategic Planning & Inventory department is driving our global sales and operations planning process.  We are looking for a Fulfilment Manager who will be instrumental in turning our operating plan into action! The role is key in facilitating having the right product at the right place at the right time at optimal cost and will work highly across several departments to reach the targets, i.e customer care, sales, planning and production.

In addition to replenishment planning, the candidate will also be responsible for fulfilment and allocation of products  to key markets, warehouses and customers, as well as providing operational and analytical support  to the S&OP process.

We own our whole value chain, and you will have a “finger on the pulse” of every aspect of our business, and navigate in a highly diverse, international organization.  The Fulfilment manager will be a part of a team of 3 and will report to the Director Strategic Planning and Inventory

The candidate we are looking for preferably has experience within import/export, order handling or logistics, and is intrigued by working and integrating across cross-functional teams globally.

Does this sound like you? Keep reading!

What you will be responsible for

• Effectuating the operating plan; ensuring medium to long term plan gets broken down to quarterly plans and ensure fulfilment
• Maintaining fluent communication and interlock by between planning, sales and Logistics/customer care
• Replenishment planning to our global hubs and local warehouses, as well as allocating and prioritizing product for key customers/markets.
• Plan and support product lifecycle management by contributing to phase in/out plans and actions, to minimize waste and maximize revenue at all stages in the product lifecycle.
• Providing analytical support to the S&OP process, by contributing with gap analysis, scenario planning, risk assessment and mitigation actions
• Inventory management support -and control (ICFR)

Desired characteristics:

• Highly tuned analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to use facts and data to drive discussions and develop clear/actionable reports and presentations
• Proactive, with excellent execution skills and “can-do” attitude
• Team orientated with great collaborative skills

To be successful, we believe you have:

• Experience with import/export operations, order handling and logistics
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, order management or logistics role
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, logistics, experience within Logistics may qualify for lack of degree
• Advanced skills in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookup, Charts, etc.)
• Knowledge of databases & ERP systems
• English oral and written proficiency is required, and preferably a 3rd language

The Fulfilment manager will work primarily at our head offices at Fornebu, Norway, some travel is to be expected. We recognize that people have different needs, and trust employees to deliver results when given flexibility both in terms of working hours and location. International travel will be required to some extent.

If you are interested, please don't hesitate to apply as we will start contacting candidates on an ongoing basis.

For more information about the position or process, please contact Hanne Bache (+47 92 28 43 75)

About Aker BioMarine:

Aker BioMarine develops krill-based bioactive ingredients for use in the nutraceutical, aquaculture and animal feed market. Its fully traceable value chain stretches from sustainable krill harvesting operations in Antarctica through the logistics hub in Montevideo to its state-of-the-art factory in Houston and all the way to its customers around the world.  

Superba Krill is a pure form of omega-3s that is more easily absorbed by the human body, providing health benefits, including boosting heart, brain, and joint health.

QRILL Aqua is a functional feed ingredient for shrimp, marine fish, and salmonids, increasing productivity in aquaculture through improved growth, health and quality.

QRILL Pet is a functional ingredient for pet nutrition with documented health benefits for companion animals. Proven in numerous studies to benefit pet health, the omega-3s help maintain the health of the heart, kidneys, liver, joints, brain, eyes, skin and coat.

The company owns two brand companies: Lang Pharma Nutrition and Epion. Lang is a mass market private label and corporate brand manufacturer specialized within healthcare products. Epion was launched by Aker BioMarine to build a strong national brand in mass market retail. In 2020, it launched Aker BioMarine’s omega-3 consumer brand, Kori.

What you can expect from working in Aker BioMarine:

You can expect hard work and a lot of fun and challenges. In return we promise you will be part of an exciting journey. If you show initiative and desire for more responsibility, we will give it to you and support you along the way. We strongly believe that our team of people want to do their best - in the spirit of being the leading company in our industry and always striving to raise the bar.