Supply Chain Design Specialist

Supply Chain Design Specialist to Volvo Group Trucks Operations


Are you passionate about logistics and optimizations and want to work with supply chain design on a strategic level? Do you like answering questions about how we make sure that our spare parts find their way to all corners of the world in the most sustainable and cost-efficient way? Then the job as a Supply Chain Design Specialist is a job for you!


This is Service Market Logistics (SML)


The scope for Service Market Logistics includes Flow Optimization, Inventory Management, Distribution Center operations, Customs & Trade. It also includes the development of logistics solutions to ensure the highest possible parts availability, delivery precision and quality everywhere in the world. We strive for an innovative and diverse workplace with high focus on customer success.


This is us, your new colleagues


There is now an opportunity to join our team at Volvo Group Trucks Operations within the Logistics & Service Development organization of Service Market Logistics (SML). Our international team is one piece of the puzzle that makes sure that the Volvo Group can deliver
world class uptime to our service market customers. We do this by optimizing and developing smart logistics solutions for all Volvo Group brands.


We are now in an exciting phase with further development and with the focus on continuous improvements in our way of working with flow optimization, supply chain design and driving change.


What do we do?


The Footprint Design part of the team is a global function with the mission to secure that Volvo Group has a world class network design for the Service Market, providing the service our customers require.


As a Supply Chain Design Specialist, you will drive supply chain reviews and recommend improvements. You will optimize our distribution center (DC) network to secure right location, number of DCs and correct distribution scope for each DC. The role also includes building and developing models and tools for supply chain simulations, developing supply chain concepts and logistic offers. Other main responsibilities are:
Simulating and evaluating how cost and environmental impact is changed with different supply chain designs
Maintaining a close collaboration with SML regions, support functions and brands regarding identified and requested improvements in our supply chain



The result is presented to SML senior management.


Who are you?


For this position we are looking for you with an enthusiastic can-do attitude who enjoys working in a small collaborative team and in multiple networks within an international environment. To be successful in this role we believe that you are solution and quality oriented. You respond to challenges by reaching out to the SML organization and working cross borders. You have wide experience in performing analyzes with large datasets and will use this skill to answer questions in a data-driven way. Further, you also like to build and develop tools and models to improve the way to perform investigations.


Some of the key competencies for this position are educated and/or have extensive knowledge and experience in the logistic field. You also have excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Other key competencies
Knowledge and experience in the service market business
Analytical skills and ability to tell a story based on data to decision makers at all levels
Self-propelled with execution skills and ability to independently drive and solve complex tasks



Are you up for a new challenge and want to be part of the journey in our team?
Application screening will start immediately: we look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible.


We are actively working to establish teams that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent to differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender and nationality, among others. We find that well balanced work teams increase group dynamics, creativity and new approaches to solutions.


Curious and want to know more about the role? Please contact us:
Helena Öster, TFO EMEA/APAC & Footprint Design, +46 739024024
Lena Ronnede, HR Business Partner, +46 765531340


Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.