Coop Trading A/S is looking for a Quality Specialist to assure our Nearfood products for the Nordic consumer 

Are you our new Quality Product Specialist handling our wide range of daily Nearfood products such as batteries, cleaning/laundry, personal care, tissues, plasters, baby accessories, electric bulbs among other products?
If yes – then your responsibility will be to use your technical insight to assure the right quality requirements and the right labelling on pack. This you will do in close cooperation with our Suppliers, our Nordic partners and of course your skilled and engaged team colleagues. 

Key tasks:

• Quality assure that the portfolio complies with legislation, Coop's high standards within safety, third-party label criteria (e.g. Nordic Swan), sustainability and required quality
• Secure the portfolio is competitive on the Nordic market
• Approve technical documentation and ensure labels meet all EU and national regulatory requirements
• Coordinate translation, proofreading, and verification of the accuracy of product information, including ingredients, instructions, and legal disclaimers
• Be technical expert and support our Partners on product related questions and claims.

We do not expect you to be an expert within the broad nearfood area when you start. There will be a team of colleagues to onboard you on the specifics. What we to expect is that you are curious and interested in learning more about the technical and legal details within various product categories. Then over time, we can promise you, you will become the expert on the categories you are working with.

About you: 

• You have a relevant technical background, probably a Bachelor or a Master’s in chemistry, food science or engineering
• You have some experience in working with legislation and standards
• You naturally seek relevant insight when exposed to new technologies and new legislation
• You have experience in communicating with many stakeholders
• You have good collaboration skills and experience in working in projects
• You have a sense for details when required, but also know when to just get the job done
• You are precise in your communication and can adapt your communication according to your audience
• You have good English communication skills both written and spoken. 

You can recognize yourself in the following:

• Curious by nature and eager to learn how to set quality requirements and assure Nearfood products
• Like to work closely together with a team and support colleagues when needed
• Have a service-minded, proactive and attentive approach to stakeholders
• Self-driven and comfortable with taking ownership of tasks
• Thrive in a busy and developing environment
• Have a proactive and ambitious mindset with a desire to challenge status quo and make a difference
• Have a positive can-do attitude to new challenges.

We offer:

• A compelling purpose to create A better everyday through leading Nordic private brands
• A dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that values your well-being and where you can be exactly who you are
• A varied day, where you solve a variety of different tasks in close cooperation with your colleagues
• To be a part of a dynamic Nearfood team with dedicated quality specialists
• A close daily cooperation our suppliers and our Nordic Quality colleagues
• A strong onboarding program so you get well into your new job
• Opportunities for personal and professional development and great influence on the development of the role
• A flexible workplace with the possibility to work from home up to two days a week
• A favorable pension scheme and attractive employee benefits.

About Us:
At Coop Trading, our purpose is to make a better everyday through leading Nordic private brands for 27 million Nordic consumers. As a key player in the Nordic purchasing landscape, we represent Coop in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and SOK in Finland, negotiating Nordic agreements and innovating products for our Private Brands portfolio. This diverse portfolio encompasses both food and daily non-food items within our private brands, Xtra, Coop, and Änglamark. 

With over 130 dedicated professionals, 9 in Valencia, Spain, and a network of trusted partners across the Nordic region, Coop Trading is a dynamic, responsible, and ambitious workplace. We work to challenge the status quo delivering the best and most innovative private brand products. 

Our commitment to continuously create and develop our engaging and appreciative work environment is a cornerstone of our identity, reflecting our dedication to being an exceptional workplace. 

We look forward to hearing from you and welcome you as a new colleague in our team!

Place of work: Center of Vesterbro, Skelbækgade 2, 1717 Copenhagen
Application deadline: 10th of August 2025. Interviews will start during application period.

Start date: As soon as possible

For further information: Quality Manager Malene Teller Blume, telephone +45 2777 2490 or malene.teller.blume@cooptrading.com 

Coop Trading is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We look forward to receiving your application.