Logistics Manager for Squadron 560 at the Air Defence Wing at Skalstrup Air Base

Air Defence Wing at Skalstrup Air Station seeks a civilian logistics manager for Squadron 560, who will assume a central role in the establishment of Denmark's new ground-based air defense.

Do you want to help establish a new high-tech military capability, run logistical processes and create structure in a dynamic operational environment? Then you are the one we are looking for.

About us

Parliament has decided to procure up to four mobile ground-based air defense missile systems. Air Defence Wing is therefore in a highly prioritized build-up phase, where the capacity must be established and made operational as quickly as possible.

Our main task is to deliver an effective and integrated ground-based air defense to Denmark and NATO.

About the position

As the logistics manager in Squadron 560 you will have the overall responsibility for the squadron’s logistical functions, material management and the development of warehouses and processes. You will be a key person in establishing a completely new national defense capability and will work in close cooperation with both military and civilian specialists.

The position is civil, but you will work in an operational environment where structure, responsibility and cooperation are crucial.

Your responsibilities

· Overall management of the squadron's logistical functions

· Materiel management, stock control and quality assurance of materiel accounting

· Building initial stocks, logistical systems and workflows

· Ongoing reporting to the chief and deputy commander on material status

· Collaboration with Air Defence Wing's permanent logistical staffing

· Logistical support for the operational use of the weapon system

· Development of standards, procedures and documentation

· Contribution to training, exercises and international activities

As the document describes

“You will have the professional and managerial responsibility for the squadron's supply service.” “Initially there will be substantial tasks with building stocks, materiel and logistical processes.”

Travel activity and periodic training and exercise activity can be expected both in Denmark and abroad.

We offer

· A central role in the development of Denmark's new air defense capability

· A job with broad professional scope and the opportunity to influence processes from the start

· A dynamic environment with high-tech systems and international partners

· Good opportunities for personal and professional development

About you

You may have a background as

· Logistics manager, supply chain manager or materiel management officer

· Specialist in warehousing, supply chains or technical logistics

· Project manager with experience in building processes and systems

· Experienced employee from industry, emergency services, transportation or the supply sector

We expect that you

· Have strong competencies within logistics, materiel management or supply chain

· Thrive in a build-up environment and can create structure in new processes

· Are proactive, flexible and can work independently

· Have good collaboration skills and a desire to contribute to a strong culture

· Have good written and oral communication skills

· Proficient in English at a good level

· Can be security cleared to SECRET / NATO Secret

It is advantageous if you have experience with larger materiel systems, warehouse build-up or logistics in complex organizations.

Employment terms

The employment is governed by the current General Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Teachers and CO10 – Central Organization of 2010 and the Organizational Agreement between the Defence Ministry's Personnel Agency and CO10 and the Central Association for Civil Servants for civilian employees within the Defence Ministry’s authority area within the Central Association for Civil Servants negotiating area (formerly Defence Civil Service).

Depending on your qualifications and competencies, there is a possibility for negotiation of a supplement. The position is attached to an employer-funded pension scheme.

The workplace is at Skalstrup Air Station.

As an employee within the Defence Ministry's area you are subject to certain special terms. You must, among other things, be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

As an employee you are obliged to render service outside the country’s borders, including at units in international operations with a view to participating in conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peacemaking, humanitarian and other similar operations.

Contact and application

If you want to know more about the position, you can contact Kim Wladyslaw Malama Oppelstrup Kristiansen on telephone 7285 7618.

If you have questions about salary and employment terms you are welcome to contact the Personnel Command, HR consultant Pia Knudsen on telephone 3266 5783.

The application deadline is 8 November 2026 and interviews will be held on an ongoing basis as the position is to be filled on 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

You apply for the position via the link and please attach your application, CV and copies of diplomas. Note that attachments must be added in PDF format.

In the Defence Ministry’s organization we believe that diversity optimizes task solving. Therefore we encourage all interested regardless of background to apply for the position.

ABOUT AIR DEFENCE WING

Air Defence Wing is a new unit in the Air Force responsible for Denmark’s ground-based air defense. We are building a completely new capability based at Skalstrup Air Station – formerly home to air defense – and follow the Air Force’s wing structure with groups for support, operations and logistics.

Our task is to plan, implement and operate the ground-based air defense while at the same time recruiting and training personnel behind the capability. In the coming years we will establish both temporary and permanent solutions, and many exciting career opportunities will arise along the way.