Logistics Engineer for Tactical Planning
LKAB is in the midst of a historic transition towards a more sustainable future. To succeed, stable and efficient flows are required throughout the entire operation. We are now seeking a substitute Logistics Engineer who wants to contribute to securing the supply of important additives and consumables to our production.
The most important job of the future
We want to lead the transition of our industry towards a sustainable future. In the same way that we want to change the world, we want to develop everyone who is with us on the journey, personally and professionally. Do you want to be part of it and shape the future of the world's mining and mineral industry?
Your role
As a Logistics Engineer within tactical planning, you will work with analyzing, controlling, and developing supply flows for additives and consumables within LKAB. The role is suitable for you who want to apply technical and analytical abilities in practice and build an understanding of how complex systems are connected – from supplier to production and further out into the logistics chain.
In the role, you will among other things:
control and plan supply flows of additives from supplier to production site analyze needs, inventory, and outcomes within your area of responsibility plan, coordinate, and prioritize sea freight/train transports together with other functions contribute to problem-solving during deviations that affect production, maintenance, or logistics participate in planning, production, and collaboration forums related to the operation
You will become part of Tactical Planning, a team with broad competence and long experience where knowledge sharing and collaboration are a natural part of everyday life. The operation extends from Narvik to Luleå and the work is carried out both in the short and long term, which gives you good insight into the entire value chain.
The position is a substitute role with a planned start in October or November and extends up to one year.
What you bring with you
You are curious, structured, and have an analytical streak that allows you to quickly familiarize yourself with complex contexts. You enjoy collaborating with others, take responsibility for your tasks, and communicate clearly even when questions need to be solved jointly across organizational boundaries. You have the ability to see the whole picture and understand how technical, logistical, and operational parts affect each other.
To succeed in the role, you have:
university education within a relevant engineering or technical field or equivalent professional experience interest in logistics, flows, and supply planning good computer literacy and the ability to work structured with information good knowledge of English, both spoken and written B-driver's license
Meritorious is:
experience in logistics, industrial flows, or transport planning experience in analysis, follow-up, or work in planning systems
A warm welcome with your application!
We strive for a fair and objective recruitment process. Therefore, we usually do not ask for cover letters. Instead, we ask you to answer questions related to the specific position you are applying for. Your answers help us to understand your competence and experience, so take your time to answer as clearly and extensively as possible.
Applications are processed continuously, so do not wait with your application.
Start: October/November 2026
Location: Kiruna or Luleå
Extent: Full-time, daytime. Fixed-term.
Contact: For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact the recruiting manager Markus Björnfot, markus.bjornfot@lkab.com, 070‑311 81 85.
Union contacts Kiruna/ Svappavaara:
Sakari Alanko, Unionen, 0980-725 08 Ledarna Norra, ledarna.norra@lkab.com Peter Johansson, Akademikerföreningen, 0980-718 79
Union contacts Malmberget/Luleå:
Unionen Södra Katarina Paganus, 0970-762 98 SACO-klubben Södra – Annika Taavoniku, 0970-795 32 Ledarna Södra – Johanna Dahlin, 010-144 50 16
LKAB is an international mining and mineral group based in northern Sweden with the whole world as a workplace. We lead the way towards carbon-free production and we do it together – in an open, warm, and safe working environment with technology and development in focus. We welcome challenges, innovative ideas, and initiative, always with equality and diversity in focus.