Senior Inbound Logistics Engineer

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.

About us
At Volvo Cars Global Supply Chain Management, we manage and develop a global inbound supply chain that is constantly evolving to be ready for the future. We do this in a lean and sustainable manner with a constant eye on new opportunities and developments. We care about people, safety, and sustainability in line with our brand promise. 
At Inbound Logistics Engineering, we work together with internal and external stakeholders to find the best-in-class logistics solutions for our global inbound supply chain towards our production plants. We are a diverse global team based in Gothenburg, Shanghai and Charleston and we are now looking for two experienced engineers to complement our team in EMEA. The automotive logistics industry is a dynamic, competitive yet rewarding place to be with lots of challenges in the years ahead as the automotive industry is transforming to an electrified and sustainable future.
What you will do
This is a Senior Inbound Engineer role, reporting to the Head of Inbound Engineering. As an engineer in the team, you will work with a focus towards our production plants and future car programs and/or towards the external transport market. 
When working with our production plants, you will be part of cross functional teams that together work towards the common goal of having a lean supply chain from supplier to when the material is to be used in the production line. You will represent supply chain in the development and preparation for our new cars, securing that supply chain considerations are part of the full process, from selection of part suppliers to setting up an efficient network. 
When working towards the external transport market, you will work with strategic design of our inbound network in close collaboration with our internal stakeholder, Transport Procurement, as well as with contracted as well as future potential carriers. You are expected to continuously be up to date on new technology and possibilities in the transport market and strive to develop Volvo Cars’ supply chain to be as sustainable and cost efficient as possible while delivering the highest quality of service. 

Do you fit the profile?
The ideal candidate has a university degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or similar and has worked in the field for a number of years.
To join our network team, you have experience from network design and/or working commercially with carriers for different transport modes. Experience in multimodal rail transportation and sustainable solutions is an asset. 
To join our plant team, you have experience from working with inbound logistics for production plants and/or from working close with Direct Procurement on evaluating supply chains connected to parts sourcing. 
As a person, you are self-driven and always striving for learning new things. You thrive in an environment where you are pushed to analyze and optimize and handle new and unknown challenges and opportunities. You have effective verbal and written communication skills and like to be active in driving change together with your team. 

Your application:
For questions about the position please contact Senior Manager, Jessica Lundh at jessica.lundh@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Ayla Kutlay at ayla.kutlay@volvocars.com. 
We’d like to receive your application in English by no later than September 20, 2022. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR. We only accept applications via Success Factors.