Logistics Product Project Manager

Position description


Logistics Product Project Manager


Are you a person who embraces change and wants to develop your processes at work? Do you have a passion to lead and motivate your colleagues? If you recognize yourself, continue to read because you might be our next Logistics Product Project Manager!


As Logistics Product Project Manager you will be responsible to secure the End-to-End Service Market Logistic deliveries in product projects. You will be part of our team that consists of seven people who support one another to create a positive work environment. You will report to the supply planning & DIM organization in the Gent/EU region.


We are on an exciting change journey and we offer an interesting position where you will work cross-functionally within product projects and get experiences which will open opportunities for your long-term development within Volvo Group.


The role
Log P-PM is responsible to ensure End-to-End Service Market Logistics (SML) deliveries cross-functionally in order to prepare product readiness at start of production.
Coordinate all SML activities (development, preparation and execution), follow up and report to project team.
Secure that SML targets and strategies are included in the project prerequisites in an early stage and that they are met during the project phase.
Evaluate and calculate on different project concept proposals. Drive and implement SML preferred concepts.
Estimate and manage high level End-to-End SML challenges and risks.
Participate in best practice network with global teams.

Profile / Who are you?


You have an open mind-set and can adapt to changing circumstances. You are structured, analytical with strong planning and presentation skills. You have a holistic view and understanding of the typical dependencies and challenges within Supply Chain management. As a person you are curious with a growth mindset and have drive for results. You also have good networking and interpersonal skills with ability to lead and influence people across different functions and cultures.


You have project management experience within preferably logistics and/or manufacturing. You have an understanding of project processes and continuous improvement. You are interested and might also have experience in new technologies since Service Market Logistics is on an exciting digitalization journey where you will play a key role towards change management. You hold a university degree and/or education in supply chain/logistics area. You are fluent in English, other languages are meriting.


This is us, your new colleagues


Service Market Logistics (SML) is part of Group Trucks Operations. We have 3800 employees on more than 60 locations world-wide. Our job is to design, handle and optimize the supply chain for all Volvo Group brands and business areas.
We develop, manage and optimize service parts availability and distribution securing customer uptime. Through our excellent operations, we provide world class services focusing on delivery precision, quality, continuous improvement, cost efficiency and synergies delivering value all the way to our customers. We are embracing and working with new technologies and innovations enabling us to take Service Market Logistics to the next level for our customers. We believe in acting with environmental care at heart and sustainability as part of our corporate social responsibility.


If you want to know more about who we are, have a look at these 2 videos :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEXjvmQeLUM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqPBE-j2VhA&t=28s


Limited travelling
Location: Gothenburg


Curious and have some questions?


Ulrika Wemmert, Manager Product Projects & Quality .Phone: +46 739 022822
Madeleine Ahnström, HRBP SML Gent & EU. Phone: +46 76 553 5392


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