Operations Associate Location: Kongsberg Discovery, Lynnwood, WA

Kongsberg Group; Lynnwood (WA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Kongsberg Discovery in Lynnwood, WA is seeking an Operations Associate to own the day-to-day coordination of customer orders, purchasing activities, inventory support, and supplier communications. This role suits self-motivated individuals who take initiative, follow through on commitments, and seek improvements in how we operate.

The successful candidate will work across departments to ensure accurate order processing, timely deliveries, and proactive stock management, while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Strong ownership, attention to detail, and customer focus.
• Structured mindset with ability to drive diverse tasks and resources.
• Enthusiastic and reliable, aligning with Kongsberg values.

Responsibilities

• Own customer orders from receipt through fulfillment.
• Enter and maintain customer orders in ERP systems.
• Verify pricing, lead times, and order details.
• Create and manage purchase orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers on quotations, lead times, and deliveries.
• Monitor inventory levels and address shortages.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, warehouse, and operations teams.
• Escalate risks before they impact customers.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Support reporting, KPI tracking, and operational analysis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Ownership

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Job description

Kongsberg Discovery, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore, subsea, and naval. Headquartered in Horten, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities internationally. Kongsberg Discovery is a market leader in systems for positioning, surveying, and navigation. We are determined to provide our customers with innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation both on and under the sea.

AtKONGSBERG, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions.We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.

WORLD CLASS – through people, technology, and dedication

• Fully subsidized health & welfare benefits for employee (discounted costs for family members) with an option of a high-deductible plan that includes an annual employer contribution towards your health savings account ($1500 for family, $750 for employee only, and prorated depending on date of hire)
• Fully subsidized dental and vision coverage
• Up to 5% employer match program on 401(k) contributions
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• Professional and personal development and career opportunities
• Safe and collaborative culture

There has never been a more exciting time to work for Kongsberg Discovery than right now. With us,you will be in the forefront of enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the role as our Operations Associate.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly organized, self-motivated professional to own the day-to-day coordination of customer orders, purchasing activities, inventory support, and supplier communications. This role is ideal for a high-motor individual who takes initiative, follows through on commitments, and continuously seeks better ways to operate.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own customer orders from receipt through fulfillment.
• Enter and maintain customer orders within ERP systems.
• Verify pricing, lead times, and order details.
• Create and manage purchase orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding quotations, lead times, and deliveries.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively address shortages.
• Partner with sales, finance, warehouse, and operations teams.
• Escalate risks before they impact customers.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Support reporting, KPI tracking, and operational analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience preferred. Degree fields may include Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Manufacturing, or related disciplines.
• Candidates demonstrating exceptional ownership, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and customer focus will be considered regardless of formal education.
• Structured mind-set and work methodology, with the capability to understand and drive highly diversified tasks and resources.
• Enthusiastic and driven to not only complete their projects within time, scope, and cost, but to do so in a way that aligns with the values and mission of Kongsberg.
• Committed and reliable with steadfast integrity.
• Uses strong judgement and reports when issues arise.
• Good written and verbal communication with both internal and external customers.
• High level of customer service skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with other departments, product centers, regional offices, outside vendors, customers, and end users.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• A background working with Microsoft Dynamics AX is a benefit.

Pay Range: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour (DOE); position eligible for overtime with manager’s approval.

Work Location: Lynnwood, WA

(May have the opportunity of 1 day remote within commuting distance to Lynnwood and with manager’s approval.)

KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.