Data Scientist – Connected Supply Chain

Production Logistics is part of Group Trucks Operations. We are an organization of approximately 650
colleagues, globally connected to deliver world class logistics solutions. We ensure that transportation is purchased, packaging is made available at our suppliers, material is transported to our production facilities, and vehicles are distributed to our customers on time. We design and optimize the Production Logistics supply chain for the Volvo Group, prepare logistics for new products and drive the Sales & Operations Planning process. We strive for an innovative and diverse workplace, based upon Volvo Group values with high focus on customer success.


THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES
Do you see yourself in a role where business meets technology?


Connected Supply Chain, Production Logistics
Our vision is to enable a sustainable, connected, and seamless Production Supply Chain, supporting todays and tomorrow’s business. We lead the digital transformation, by Connecting Business, Data and People, to accelerate the strategy execution in GTO Production Logistics. Our responsibility is to set the digital vision, define our road map and to drive the Digital Supply Chain transformation. We are a skilled and motivated team covering the disciplines of Roadmap, Concept development, End-To-End solution coordination, Business Information Architecture, Advanced analytics, Automation, Data Science and Transformation.


WHO ARE YOU?
Role and context


Digitalization is becoming a more integrated part of our business and our transformation journey. We have big plans, and this role will play a vital part in transforming the production supply chain by allowing our operations to digitalize.
This is the place where you can make a difference. It’s a requirement to work here – you need to be passionate about making things better for our business, our people, and our planet.
You have a strong interest and holistic perspective on how we can transform today’s operation and our Production Supply Chain by utilizing new technology. This position requires a scientific mind-set and engineering skills in analyzing large volumes of complex data to identify business opportunities and to build statistical models.


You will be heavily contributing to our journey to evolve advanced analytics in the production supply chain context. As we aim to increase the data literacy in the full organization you would be an important ambassador of advanced analytics.


To be successful in this role is it also important to be a skilled communicator, who manages stakeholders in a cross functional and multi-cultural environment with ease. You find energy in making a difference and have a positive and pragmatic attitude.


ROLE DESCRIPTION
What we absolutely need you to do
Explore and interpret large amounts of data and communicate the insights and findings
Drive Data Science cases from concept to solution
Build statistical models to optimize our logistics and ordering processes
Work on exploration projects showcasing the capabilities of machine learning, including computer vision and deep learning
Support the organization in competence development within advanced analytics and digitalization
Participate and contribute to analytics projects

The ticket to ride
Experience and Skills
Concrete working experience within advanced analytics, complex systems and optimization
Experience performing analysis with large datasets and deploying analytics solutions in cloud environments
Proficiency in Python and experience with Spark and SQL
A creative problem-solver who is passionate about looking for new approaches to reach results
A communicative person that values building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders and can explain complex topics in simple terms
Flexible mindset and a fast learner
Holistic mind-set and strategic approach
Good cooperation skills and a team player
Experience from working in a global & cross functional environment
Comfortable working on your own as well as collaborative in larger projects
Proven strong independent drive and goal-orientation
A degree in mathematics, computer science, statistics, engineering or related area
Fluent in English - both written and spoken

ARE WE A PERFECT MATCH?
We can’t promise you an effortless job, but we can promise you some skilled colleagues and some truly exciting challenges to work with. You will work in a global environment that provides you with development opportunities, both professionally and personally.
If you are looking for a challenge in a high pace environment, have a deep understanding of the human software together with a good business & digital understanding, you are most welcome with your application.


You will be part of the Connected Supply Chain team
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden


Please, do not wait with your application, interviews will be conducted continuously.


For further information please contact:


Helene Sveide Director Connected Supply Chain, Helene.Sveide@volvo.com or +46708205037


Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.