Logistics Engineer i Göteborg

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At Volvo Cars, we believe that being curious and truly committed to understanding people is the key to future success. We are people who care about other people, working together to create new technologies and innovations for safe, sustainable and convenient mobility. Want to join us?

What we offer
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to work as a Logistics Engineer within the Supplier Logistics Assurance (SLA) team EMEA. The SLA teams is part of Supply Chain Management at Volvo Cars and are responsible for supplier logistics readiness setup. SLA plays a large role in the logistics implementation of new car programs. SLA covers both new suppliers and flows in car projects, as well as supplier relocations.
We are now looking for a new team member to strengthen our efforts to launch our upcoming car projects in a quality assured way. The position is located in Gothenburg, but travelling is required.
 

Your key tasks
As Logistics Engineer in the SLA team, you will work closely with our suppliers and several different functions within Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Supplier Performance Management and Manufacturing.
 

You will monitor and secure supplier on-boarding activities, which includes communication flow (EDI) and transport routes between suppliers and the production units. You will also ensure suppliers awareness of Volvo Cars global logistics requirements and readiness for delivery to all Volvo Cars plants globally.
 

You will perform logistics readiness review validation on supplier sites and drive and support continuous improvement activities within SLA globally. 
 

You will support and participate in projects within Supply Chain Management and Volvo Cars production units.
 

Further you will represent and drive Volvo Cars interests in supply chain assurance issues and take appropriate decisions to secure the supply chain flow from suppliers.
 

More responsibilities include performing logistics audits on site at suppliers, MMOG/LE, and supporting introductions of new supplier in supplier relocation processes. Moreover, you will support supplier development through cooperation with relevant stakeholders.
 

You and your skills
To be successful, you need to have experiences from logistics. You need to have an understanding for business needs, supply chain processes, EDI, material handling, packaging and you have a relevant academic degree, preferable within the logistics area. 
 

International experience within the logistics field and experience between supplier and productions plants is an advantage. Since you will work in different projects, project leader competence will help you. It is also an advantage to have audit experience/competence. 
 

The right candidate is a problem solver with a can-do mentality and have good analytical skills. We expect you to have good knowledge of Excel, Power BI and SharePoint.
 

Communication and interpersonal skills, in line with Volvo Cars core competencies: drives results, builds trust, collaborates and self-development are key in this role. You are fluent in English (written and verbal) and Swedish is a strong advantage. You have driver license B.
 

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible, but no later than 2022-11-20. 
Please note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be approved.
 

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Carina Norrgård by email carina.norrgard@volvocars.com. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact ayla.kutlay@volvocars.com.
 

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Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.