Supply Chain & Manufacturing Trainee

About the role

Laerdal Medical is launching a new trainee position within Supply Chain & Manufacturing, designed to develop broad competence across planning, logistics, and procurement. The program involves structured job rotation across three departments over approximately two years, with hands-on operational responsibility throughout — not just observation.

The working language is English.

Programme structure

Planning & Scheduling (4–6 months)

• Production scheduling and forecasting
• Coordinating global demand planning with the manufacturing plan
• Quality assurance of forecasts and proactive capacity communication
• Understanding picking, packing, and shipping processes
• Order processing, planning, and coordination, including intercompany processes

Logistics (6–8 months)

• Planning and forecasting support
• Operational support for the EMEA region
• Indirect spend support with focus on freight
• Working with IFS, Power BI, and AI-based insight tools
• Collaboration with warehouse and logistics service providers

Sourcing & Procurement (up to 10 months)

• Purchasing fundamentals and procurement processes
• ERP systems, purchase orders, goods receipt, inventory and quality follow-up
• Product and value stream knowledge
• Compliance basics (REACH, RoHS, ISO, certifications)
• Analytical work using Power BI and performance management
• Introduction to sourcing activities, including onboarding new components

Qualifications

• Student or recent graduate within supply chain, logistics, engineering, business, or a related field
• Comfortable working with data, systems, and digital tools
• Curious, structured, and motivated to learn across disciplines
• Strong communicator across functions and cultures
• Team player with an interest in both operational detail and the broader supply chain picture

We offer

• Broad, hands-on training across Supply Chain & Manufacturing with real operational responsibility
• Structured mentoring from experienced professionals
• Strong foundation for future job rotation and career opportunities
• Competitive salary, pension scheme, and insurance
• Extensive welfare programme: sport groups, company cabins, discounted public transport, indoor bicycle garage, wardrobe with towel service, and more

Application deadline: 20 April 2026

For questions about the position, contact Logistics Director Bjørn Hensvold at Bjorn.Hensvold@laerdal.com. Please note that background checks (Semac) are used in the recruitment process.