Delivery Optimization Specialist

Are you looking for the next steps to shine professionally in a multicultural environment with circular economy present in your everyday work? Get ready to work in an innovative textile service business named as one of the most interesting companies in the circular economy, with a turnover of over 500 million euros. With a 176-year-long history (not retiring anytime soon!) of caring for our people and customers, we are ready to expand our Lindström family. Currently we, a Finnish family-owned company awarded with the Family Business of the year 2021 in Finland, have over 4,700 inspiring people in 23 countries around Europe and Asia. Now is your chance to become part of the journey of helping our customers to grow more in a sustainable way. Take a leap with us as our new:

DELIVERY OPTIMIZATION SPECIALIST

As our new Delivery Optimization Specialist, you will be responsible for enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of our delivery operations. You will work closely with the technology and delivery teams to create and implement new route optimization processes that support our business needs. You will also train and support our route planners in using our upcoming new route optimization tool and will identify development areas. This is a new role, and the final focus areas will be defined based on your experience and the needs of the business. Your location will be at our Head Office in Kalasatama, Helsinki, where we are working in a hybrid model. 

Your key tasks in this role will include:

• Defining business requirements and necessary details for the implementation of the route optimization tool
• Documenting new process descriptions, work instructions and training materials for delivery services
• Supporting route planners globally in route optimization and best practices, as well as training route planners in the use of upcoming tools, concepts, and processes
• Identifying areas for further development in route optimization to enhance cost savings and usability for end users
• Exploring the opportunities AI can bring to route optimization and implementing best practices

We are looking for a new team member who has a strong understanding of delivery services and route optimization and a keen interest in improving and developing something new. You will be working with internal and external stakeholders such as route planners, IT specialists, and vendors, so having good communication and cooperation skills is important. Excellent numerical and analytical skills are also essential for this role, as well as good data interpretation and problem-solving skills.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
• Strong understanding of delivery services and route optimization 
• Understanding of end-to-end processes, and experience in working in cross-functional teams
• Good data analysis and data interpretation skills
• Good written and spoken English language skills
• An independent and proactive working style
• Good communication, co-operation and networking skills 
• Experience in route optimization tool implementation in seen as an advantage
• Experience in using Microsoft Field Service is seen as an advantage

We offer you a challenging and rewarding role in an innovative textile service business that is committed to circular economy and sustainability. You will be part of a diverse and inspiring organization that values your expertise and supports your professional growth. At Lindström, you will be encouraged to develop yourself and in everything we do we want to live our purpose: we care for people and our planet by inspiring people to shine and businesses to grow in a sustainable way.

Interested? For more information, please contact Taneli Ranki (Head of Delivery Services) by phone at +358 40 025 2167. You can reach Taneli on Friday, September 6 between 9:00-10:00 EEST or on Thursday, September 12 between 10:00-11:00 EEST. 

To apply, please fill in our online application form no later than Sunday, September 15, 2024. The starting date of this position is negotiable, but we are eager to have a new member to our team as soon as possible. Our recruitment process consists of interviews and assessments. The position is permanent. We look forward to hearing from you!

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