Logistics Engineer - Carrier Management Inbound EMEA

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’s in it for you?
At Inbound Logistics, you are part of a global supply team that makes sure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. To make this happen, we secure that all incoming transportation is designed, established, optimized, and executed, cost efficiently and with exact precision, to the entire Volvo Cars EMEA organization. 
Are you service- and business minded? Do you share our passion about transportation flows and want to reach your personal goals together with other people? Inbound Logistics is the place for you to prosper.

What you’ll do.
The Carrier Management and Operations planning team within Inbound Logistics EMEA at Volvo Cars are responsible to manage our carrier’s performance and future improvements. As part of the team, you will be responsible for carrier’s performance and be a part of the development to strengthen the relationship as well as the performance. 

Do you fit the profile?
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of logistics and both the European transport market as well as intercontinental market.  You also might have a university degree in Logistics or other related studies. If you have experience from a forwarder or in house logistics team this is an advantage, equally experience from supply chain, another OEM or tier 1 supplier is also of interest.
This role will absolutely suit you if you are a quick learner and have excellent interpersonal skills including fluent English both written and spoken, as that will be your daily working language.
We believe you have a strong knowledge and experience in MS Excel and understand operational planning and resource allocation. You have proven ability to work creatively and analytically with a problem-solving approach.
We also believe that you can think outside the box and are eager to identify and implement improvements in the daily work. 

Our promise to you.
We are offering you international environment, exciting challenges, and opportunity to make a difference in a global company. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic and inspiring environment, where unique strengths of employees are appreciated and recognized. We will help you to develop your skills and support you with achieving your goals and ambitions. We believe in people, and we believe this is our strength.

How to learn more and apply.
For questions about the position please contact, Head of Carrier Management and Operations Planning EMEA, Sara Sjöberg at email: sara.sjoberg@volvocars.com. 
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter, Helene Stigsson at e-mail: Helene.stigsson@volvocars.com. 
We want your application at the latest 27th of March. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.