Head of Operations - Doka Norway

As a leading provider of formwork and scaffolding solutions, we understand the challenges our customers 
face. Our more than 9,000 employees in 58 countries and 180 locations on 5 continents go the extra mile 
with passion and dedication. Various construction projects worldwide are proof of this. 
Realize your potential in a supportive, high-performance work environment that is focused on continuous 
growth. Let's shape the future together. 

We make it work.

You are responsible for managing Doka Norway’s Operations Department.

You’ll be coordinating and supervising Country Logistics, Commercial Office Management, Yard Operations Management as well as Procurement.

You will be an active member of the Management Team.

Specific responsibilities includes to:

• Effectively manage the company's Demand and Supply Planning, Transport Management, Commercial Office Management, Yard Operations Management as well as Procurement in all branches
• Support the profitability targets of the country by ensuring all Operations KPIs in line with budget
• Support all relevant departments for managing projects and providing analysis for decision support
• Ensure optimized stock levels in line with working capital targets and excellent customer service levels
• Ensure control of material exchange, optimization of material flow and control of material purchases
• Ensure timely and accurate billing of all products & services and monthly closing of inventory
• Handle all Operations-related customer complaints
• Supervise physical inventory counts, quality control and the processing of rental material returns according to company standards
• Plan and optimize staff and material cost
• Provide plans for training & development to employees, with measures and regular follow ups
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal departments (Sales, Engineering, Support) as well as with the Area Team Europe
• Ensure continuous improvement and further develop internal standards within the area of responsibility

Required (Education and Technical)

• Experience with rental business
• Experience and understanding of profit and loss responsibility
• Comprehensive economical understanding
• Management experience in Working Capital & Inventory Management, Demand Planning / Logistics and Yard Operations
• Experience with Contract Management
• Proficient using Microsoft Office applications especially advanced Excel

Required (Attributes and Motivation)

• Strong leadership skills to manage a diverse team and achieve results
• Ability to solve problems and good analytical skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and adjust priorities based on business demands
• Comfortable in a “fast-paced environment”
• Proactive, ambitious and highly self-motivated
• Results driven and target focused
• Organized and planned
• Team player
• Fluent in English verbal and written
• Flair for IT, tablets, and apps

What can Doka offer you?

Doka is a family-owned company and that is also what defines our culture and ways of working. We are truly proud of our products and solutions and the way that we are working together to reach our great success. This offers a climate with great team spirit, close collaboration, flexibility and a passion for winning.

Our international environment and presence offer great opportunities for you to develop both professionally and personally. There is nothing that stops you from going abroad, changing field of work or broadening your technical or managerial skills and experience.

We warmly welcome you to become a part of the Doka Family!

Send in your application as soon as possible. We are screening candidates continuously.