Export Coordinator

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What we offer
Parts Supply & Logistics is the responsible logistics unit within Volvo Global Customer Service which includes procurement, storage and distribution of spare parts and accessories to Volvo’s customers throughout the world. The business is built around our three central distribution centres and over 50 support warehouses around the world.  
The Transport Execution team is a part of Parts Supply & Logistics and consists of five engaged members that serve our international markets and are responsible of the flows from when the shipment is ready to be shipped until it is delivered to final destination. We are now looking for a Global Transport Coordinator for a temporary position until February 2023.

What you'll do
As a transport coordinator you will secure that we serve our customers through road, air and sea depending on market responsibility.  
Key activities connected to the role are as followed:

-    Book transport capacity.
-    Issue various export documentation.
-    Communicate performance and deviations with customers. Customers are defined as internal, National Sales company and importers.
-    Follow up on shipments to ensure delivery within ETA.
-    Follow up with service provider when delivery deviation occurs.
-    Own daily deviation handling towards service providers.
-    Coordinate internal ad hoc transport needs.
-    Coordinate dangerous goods transport needs.
-    Analyze and approve all incoming transport invoices.

It will be very important that you have continuously dialogue with internal order office regarding questions and order releases. We also have a frequent dialogue with production in the warehouse regarding packed orders and with our logistics suppliers. Collaboration across departments and with external parties is very important to make sure we have a high customer satisfaction and do not delay cargo for any reason. 

Do you fit the profile?
Education and experience within Logistics from University or YH is a requirement. You should have good experience in Swedish and English both written and spoken. You also need good skills in the basic Microsoft programmes (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).

On a personal level you like to work in teams but are not afraid to work independently and take initiatives. To deliver according to set targets will not be a problem for you. 
In this role you need to be curious, customer-oriented, organized, and understand the full picture of the complex networks we have. 

How to learn more and apply
Start date of the position is October 2021. For questions regarding the role and the recruitment process, please contact Alice Pettersson, alice.pettersson@volvocars.com. For recruitment related questions, please contact Josephine Fagrell, josephine.fagrell@volvocars.com. Kindly register your application as soon as possible but o later than 15th of September 2021. Please note that applications through email is not accepted and the recruitment process may need to be paused during the holiday period, answers may be delayed.