Manager Transportation Optimisation & Implementation

Manager Transport Optimisation and Implementation

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 makes sure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. To make this happen, we secure that all incoming transportation is designed, established, optimised and executed, cost efficiently and with exact precision, to the entire Volvo Cars organisation. 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 Manager Transport Optimisation and Implementation is located within the Operational transport function within the Inbound Logistics organisation (IBL) and will report directly to the Head of Inbound Logistics. This function is critical to meet Volvo Cars' budget targets for IBL costs. The purpose of the Transport Optimisation and Implementation organisation is to identify development of cost, service, lead-time on a tactical (short -mid term) level. The function shall improve the current inbound transportation network as well as integrate new material part suppliers and carriers to create a related reliable logistics network. The demands and the pace will be high at the same time offering a unique opportunity to make a professional imprint and great future possibilities for the ambitious and skilled. The role is based in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Main responsibilities
· Lead and set up the function; hire and make function operational
· Manage a cross plant team of international logistics engineers
· Ensure through constant improvements that IBL can meet the department targets (budget, lead-time, frequency, quality and benchmark costs).
· Manage the interface between central functions, local plants and contracted logistic parties.
· Align all activities with internal stake holders.
· Network design and optimisation
· Tactical planning and implementation on a monthly basis
· Identification and implementation of new transportation concepts (LTL-tours, milk runs, hub-systems etc.)
· Implement and apply change management standards and culture
· Continuous monitoring, analysis and optimisation of the utilisation, quality and cost of the inbound transportation network

Required qualifications
· University degree and a minimum of 7 years work experience and proven results in network optimisation
· Good understanding of complete material flows and value streams
· Proven results of managing an international team
· Fluent in English

Personal qualities
· Excellent communication skills
· Strong analytical ability
· Solid project management skills

About Volvo Car Group
Everything we do at Volvo Car Group starts with people. We design, engineer and build Scandinavian luxury cars that understand people - cars with an exceptional personality in both design and engineering. The challenges ahead are huge. In strong competition, our vision is to be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand. We shall double our sales. And we aim to be a leader in developing innovative human-centric technology. To make this happen, we need more talented people on-board. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to work across the borders in a global organisation that values individual differences and gives you unique career opportunities. We believe in the power of people and will support you to reach your full potential. Sound like you? Join us in creating the next generation smart and sustainable luxury cars.

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

Union members:
Anne-Charlotte Andersson, Unionen +46 31 3257428
Birger Lindblom, Ledarna +46 31 3256133
Elin Petersson, AKPV +46 31 3251085

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 July 3, 2013.