Supply Chain Design Specialist

"Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity.

Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm."

Supply Chain Design Specialist

The scope for Service Market Logistics (SML) 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. 

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. 
This is a temporary assignment for 12 months. 

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. 
Other key competencies
•    Extensive knowledge and/or experience in the logistic field
•    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
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Ready for the next move?

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. Last application day is March 16th.
Helena Öster, TFO EMEA/APAC & Footprint Design, +46 739024024 
Åsa Strid, People & Culture Partner, +46 765533386


Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?