Inventory & Logistics Specialist
As an Inventory & Logistics Specialist for the EMEA region, you play a key role in ensuring smooth, efficient, and reliable supply chain operations across diverse markets. With a sharp eye for detail and a strong focus on accuracy, you manage inventory flows, coordinate logistics activities, and help maintain optimal stock levels to support both customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
At Dafo Vehicle, we’re not just building world-class safety systems — we’re building a workplace where people grow, innovate, and succeed together. We’re now looking for a Supervisor Operations – Logistics to join our team in Sweden.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Inventory Control & Accuracy
- Own and execute the cycle-counting process across all EMEA warehouses, ensuring adherence to frequency, accuracy and reconciliation targets.
- Apply ABC classification to prioritise counts and controls based on inventory value and movement.
- Maintain high integrity of system data (ERP/WMS) by reconciling variances and identifying root causes.
- Track and report monthly inventory accuracy, stock-adjustments and DIO metrics; escalate systemic issues to the Supply Chain Director – EMEA.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and procedural compliance.
Process Standardisation & Continuous Improvement
- Standardise inventory and warehouse control processes across the region, aligning to global standards.
- Lead and participate in PDCA/A3 problem-solving for recurring discrepancies or count failures.
- Implement best practices in labelling, location management and stock traceability to improve visibility and efficiency.
- Collaborate with SIOP and Planning teams to ensure accurate supply-visibility and reliable inputs to the MPS process.
- Logistics Coordination & Warehouse Support.
- Support regional warehouse operations and logistics flows by ensuring materials are correctly received, transacted and stored in line with process standards.
- Partner with site warehouse leads to maintain efficient inbound/outbound operations and support pick-and-pack accuracy.
- Monitor inventory health and coordinate corrective actions to prevent stock outs, overstocks and obsolescence.
Reporting & Data Analytics
- Maintain inventory KPI dashboards and reports for the EMEA Supply Chain organisation.
- Analyse trends in inventory movements, stock discrepancies and slow-moving items to recommend corrective actions.
- Support Finance and Global Supply Chain teams during month-end close, audits and working capital reviews.
- Contribute to data-driven insights that support SIOP, MPS and global inventory governance.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Inventory & Logistics Specialist to support the EMEA warehouse network of United Safety and Survivability Corporation. In this role you will ensure inventory accuracy, control and visibility across multiple sites — driving the execution of cycle counting, standardizing processes, and supporting logistics flows to deliver on working capital and order-fulfilment goals.
ABOUT DAFO VEHICLE
Founded in 1919, Dafo Vehicle is a global leader in fire safety solutions for heavy vehicles. With operations in the U.S., Finland, Estonia, France, and Sweden, the company is headquartered in southern, Stockholm, and has focused on vehicle fire protection since becoming independent in 2018.
Dafo Vehicle’s HEXA+ concept delivers end-to-end fire suppression services—from risk analysis and system design to installation and after-sales support. Backed by strong R&D and a skilled team of 140 employees, Dafo Vehicle provides innovative, sustainable safety solutions worldwide.
In December 2024, Dafo Vehicle was acquired by United Safety, strengthening its global reach. During 2025, Dafo Vehicle will relocate to a new high-tech facility in southern Stockholm, supporting continued growth and innovation.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Nice-to-Haves:
- Detail-driven: You take pride in accuracy, transparency and consistent process execution.
- Structured & analytical: You use facts, KPIs and root-cause analysis to drive performance and accountability.
- Collaborative: You enjoy working across multiple sites and teams, aligning local actions to global standards.
- Hands-on: You are comfortable on the warehouse floor performing counts, validating transactions and training teams.
- Continuous improver: You actively seek ways to simplify, automate and standardise processes for better control and flow.
OTHER INFO
➡️ Majority of time spent at the primary site
Albyberg, Haninge Stockholm.
➡️ Reporting to: Supply Chain Director –
EMEA
➡️ Up to ~10% travel for internal/external
benchmarking and business needs.
Ready to lead with purpose and create real impact? Join Dafo Vehicle — where operational excellence meets human potential.
We are interviewing on an ongoing basis, so please send your CV to: Job.Intenco
Questions? Contact: Amer Alshekh Amer.alshekh@dafo-vehicle.com
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must-Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 1-3 years’ experience in inventory management, warehouse control or logistics operations within a multi-site environment.
- Strong understanding of cycle counting, ABC classification and ERP/WMS systems.
- Proficiency in Excel/BI reporting; experience with SAP, Infor or similar ERP preferred.
- Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement methodologies (5S, PDCA, root cause-analysis).
- Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills across languages and cultures.
- Education in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Lean or Six Sigma certification.
- Experience with dangerous goods handling and export documentation.
- Automotive or industrial manufacturing logistics experience.
