Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company’s product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. In 2023, the company’s net sales totaled EUR 174 million and comparable operating profit margin was 18.4 percent. Globally, there are roughly 170 Marimekko stores, and online store serves customers in 38 countries. The key markets are Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The Group employs about 470 people. The company’s share is quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com

We are looking for an experienced, positive and agile

LOGISTIC COORDINATOR

to join our Logistics team at Marimekko´s HQ in Helsinki.

As a Logistics Coordinator you ensure that the right products are delivered to the right location on time. You act as a logistics expert internally and as a representative of relevant logistics matters externally. Your responsibility is to manage outbound shipments with the aim of developing the supply chain process to be more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. Your daily activities consist of monitoring and managing outbound deliveries, specializing in shipments within sales area of Europe and warehousing operations. Experience and knowledge of export shipments and international trade in general is appreciated. In this role you work cross-functionally with different internal and external stakeholders and you are part of Marimekko´s logistic team of 9 logistic professionals.

This is a full-time permanent position, in which you will report to Marimekko’s Logistic Manager.

Main responsibilities:

• Transportation Management: planning, monitoring, optimizing and tracking of deliveries to wholesale customers in Finland and Europe.
• Preparing relevant shipping documentation and invoicing
• Collaboration with transport companies and forwarders
• verifying and allocating freight invoices
• Delivery claims handling  
• Monthly reporting of logistics
• Warehouse operations: managing processes and supporting outsourced warehouse’s operations. Ensuring and supporting continuous dialogue with warehouse operators’ performance 
• Providing guidance in logistic matters to purchasing department, marketing and sales department and other internal and external stakeholders
• Continuous development of operations and systems in cooperation with stakeholders such as finance teams, sales teams, customer service and logistic companies
• Provide backup for colleagues when needed
• ERP development, testing and team support; Key user role.

To succeed in the role, you have:

• A relevant educational background e.g. international business or logistics.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in warehouse logistics operations and / or export operations
• A proactive and innovative approach to work, problem solving skills, and flexibility in different situations
• Strong analytical skills and interest in logistics analytics and supply chain management
• Ability to perform under pressure with good planning and organizing skills
• Interest and passion in process and system development in a key user role
• Experience and knowledge of usage of ERP systems
• Fluent communication skills in Finnish and in English

At Marimekko we encourage people to be themselves and value diversity. We believe in fairness and doing things together, using common sense and finding joy in our work. If you connect with these values and have the right background, we might be able to offer you a unique opportunity to work in an exciting, international environment with one of the most iconic lifestyle brands. 

If this job opportunity sparks interest, please send your application including your CV and cover letter with salary expectation via our career site at http://company.marimekko.com/careers. We will start the interviews already during the application period so please, let us hear from you as soon as possible but no later than 12.1.2025. The application period will be closed as soon as the suitable candidate has been found. For more information about the role, please contact Logistics Manager Elina Elovirta-Saxén via phone +358 50 594 0245 on Thursday 2.1.2025 between 12-13 EET and 7.1.2025 between 12-13 EET.

Marimekko's culture and working environment are founded on equality, inclusion and cherishing diversity. Marimekko welcomes and encourages everyone regardless of their national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion or other personal characteristic to apply. Recruitment is always based on business need, and the candidates are evaluated on relevant knowledge, skills and experience as well as motivation. Marimekko is ranked as the 3rd Most Attractive Employer in Finland amongst business professionals according to Universum’s ranking.  Marimekko is also the 4th most attractive employer in Finland amongst business students. Read more about the Universum’s ranking on their website.