Senior Planning Supervisor

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.

How do we get ready so that an entire car can be delivered on time?
If you are motivated to find answers to this question, then this is a career opportunity for you! 

Within our R&D department, we are a team focused on providing Volvo Cars with realistic plans on short term and long term. We are looking for a new team member as a Planning Supervisor with a strong strategic focus. 

Our Orderbook and Planning team are working with a consolidated orderbook for R&D, analyzing our ability, based on facts and figures. We are creating high level planning over time and supporting vehicle releases with development plans. We help in the daily work with planning and advising in planning logic. We have a common mission to help, assist and support the organization in decision making. 

What’s in it for you
We are in a truly exciting and inspiring journey to become fully electric by 2030; and this career opportunity is unique as it gives you the position to make this goal possible. You will join a team with great culture and collaboration and gain exposure to stakeholders and managers all over Volvo Cars. Our team is also in a transition of becoming fully agile, as why we hope you will bring this skill with you to us and enjoy transforming not only Volvo Cars but also how our team works.

You and your skills
Competence is important but personality is key! To thrive in this position, we believe you are a person with a positive mindset with capabilities to challenge the impossible. You have a demonstrated can-do-attitude creating solutions from analyzing information from sources that you need to find yourself. If we ask former colleagues of you, they will likely also describe you as highly driven and curious. 

Key qualifications for this position include:
•    Minimum 3-5 years of experience in advanced planning in automotive, telecom or other relevant industries 
•    Experience in Volvo Cars development system
•    Experience in software planning
•    Experience in agile working methods and agile project leading
•    Solid skills in English, written and spoken
•    BSc or Master of Science or another relevant field

Where you’ll be
You will be working from our headquarters in Torslanda, Gothenburg in a hybrid setting.

Curious and want to join us?
Does this sound like your next challenge? You are welcome to submit your application via the link below. 

For questions regarding the position, and to get to know your potential manager, please contact Maria Sardal Jerhov, maria.sardal.jerhov@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please connect with Senior Recruiter Johanna Nilsson at johanna.nilsson.2@volvocars.com or on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnilsson3/ - choose what suits you best. 

Let us know why you think you would be an ideal fit for this role in your application letter! We want your application in English at the latest 2021-12-29 and interviews will be held in January 2022. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR.