Logistics Engineer - Strategic Network Planning

Logistics Engineer - Strategic Network Planning

Inbound Logistics is a new department within Volvo Cars and the organisation is now to be established and formed by its crew. It will be one of the most interesting professional work sites around for transportation professionals. Would you like to join us?

At Inbound Logistics, you are part of a global supply team that ensures that the cars we build meet our customers' highest expectations. We secure that all incoming transportation is optimally designed, established and executed for the entire Volvo Car Group. Right now, we are in an exciting transformation process into a new organisation that will be one of the most interesting professional work sites around for transportation professionals. Are you service and business minded? Do you share our passion about transportation flows and want to reach your personal goals together with other people? Inbound Logistics is the place for you to prosper.

The role Logistics Engineer - Strategic Network Planning is located within the Inbound Logistics organisation (IBL) and will report to the Head of Logistics Strategy & IT. The purpose of the function is to support the strategic development of a cost, service and lead time efficient and reliable logistics network and prepare recommendations for changes of the network. The function is also responsible for providing the purchasing function with direction to develop and run successful RFQs. The role is based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Main responsibilities
· Continuously assess the effectiveness of the existing global logistics network through qualitative and quantitative analysis
· Gather information regarding inefficiencies and wanted improvements of the network both from within the logistics organisation and directly from other internal stakeholders, logistics service providers and other parties
· Identify and analyse improvement suggestions for optimising the network (e.g. new routes, alternative transport concepts or modes, adjusted frequency etc.)
· Prepare and present clear recommendations on network changes that are supported by thorough quantitative and qualitative analysis and simulations
· Proactively assess and communicate impact from major changes to the network (e.g., volumes, new suppliers, new providers) to relevant stakeholders
· Apply simulation modelling to support sophisticated evaluation of network design and to be used in preparation of supplier negotiation
· Identify optimal network specifications and suggest requirements towards suppliers
· Work closely with Logistics procurement to support with data on relevant routes, volumes, wanted changes in network and tender specifications for the RFQ process
· Evaluate RFQs together with Logistics procurement using leading methodologies and tools
· To ensure the Logistics network is analysed and optimised in line with the strategy
· To identify improvements and recommendations are communicated to relevant stakeholders

Required qualifications
· University degree in Logistics engineering
· Broad knowledge and understanding of logistics - and planning processes
· Working knowledge of transport/carrier operations, transport concepts and distribution methods
· Experience from optimisation of logistic networks including knowledge of computer-based design and analysis tools, network & route optimization, simulation and database analysis is preferred
· Fluent in English

Personal qualities
· Strong communication skills
· Strong analytical and quantitative skills
· Investigative nature

About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Contact
In this recruitment process we are collaborating with Randstad Professionals. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment specialist Monica Willeborg at +46 729 889419 or by e-mail monica.willeborg@randstad.se
Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than August 18, 2013.