Senior Logistics Analyst, Packaging Development

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 Operations Planning & Logistics, 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 Packaging Engineering Global Development, we work in the concept phase and developing standards. We work together with internal and external stakeholders to find the best-in-class packaging and logistics solutions for our global inbound supply chain towards our production plants. 

We are a diverse global team based in Gothenburg and we are now looking for an experienced logistic analyst to complement our team of senior engineers. 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. And within Packaging we are right now on a very exciting journey and about to take a big step in set up new packaging and design flows that will support lean transformation and a end to end efficiency/sustainability.

What you will do?

As Senior Logistic Analyst, reporting to the Head of Packaging Development, you will work both as an integrated part of cross functional strategic projects as well as on individual assignment ranging from advanced return packaging network optimizations to individual flow analysis. You will be also investigating investments need in new car projects and yearly investments need.

The automotive industry is going through its biggest transformation journey ever. The future is electric, sustainable and online with groundbreaking technologies and new innovative business models. At Packaging Engineering Global Development organization we are playing a vital part in making this happen by gathering, interpreting and using data to perform different types of analysis as well as developing analysis methods and models that supports the business in taking correct decisions. In a new, data driven world we depend on Analytics for high-stakes decision-making, impacting every line of the business. Visualizing analysis results in a way that enables efficient communication will also be a key part of your tasks. 

Do you fit the profile?

Our ideal candidate has a university degree in Supply Chain Management or similar and has proven track record of relevant working experience. We are keen on building a team with diversity of strengths and competences. Within this role you will be making advanced logistical analysis as well as handling large data sets is key while experience from working with logistical optimization models/applications is preferred.

You have project management experience within cross functional teams and have a lot of overall product development understanding. You are fluent in English, both in verbal and written.
As a person you are self-driven with strong analytical skills. You are a person with good business acumen, strong presenting skills and creative approach while presenting something new. You are open for embracing new concepts and perspectives, always keeping your mind open for new ideas and solutions. You are a true team player, but at the same time self driven individual who understands the importance and ownership of responsibilities. 

Sounds interesting? Welcome with your application!          

For questions about the position, please contact, Head of Global Packaging Engineering Development and Strategy at Novica.Spasovski@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact, Recruiter, Martina Damis at 0728889879. We’d like to receive Your application at latest November 13, 2022. Interviews will be held continuously. Please note due to GDPR we only accept application via Our Recruitment Tool.