Build the future of Volvo Cars Distribution
Nothing beats being part of positive change. We’re on a truly exciting journey, working together in a fast-paced global environment to break new ground in almost every aspect of our operations.
Who we are
At Outbound Logistics Engineering EMEA & Intercontinental, we are part of a global supply chain team that makes sure that the cars we build are delivered to our customers at the right place and in the right time. We’re on a truly exciting transformation journey, working in a fast-paced global environment and reshaping the automotive world as we know it. Our mission is to drive the design and implementation of the most optimized vehicle distribution network for the Volvo Car Group and strategic affiliates.
Our business is radically transforming with the ambition to focus on electric vehicles, direct to consumer business, new commercial offers, and superior growth. This drives a distribution transformation which includes redesigning our EMEA and Intercontinental network. Would you lead this transformation?
What you will do
As a Head of Outbound Logistics Engineering within Supply Chain, you will be responsible to manage the team driving network optimization initiatives from idea generation to implementation to achieve the most optimized distribution from a cost, service, and sustainability perspective. Including:
• Setting ambitious performance targets for the cost and performance of vehicle transport and logistics at mid-term and budget horizon
• Build, with the team, a logistics strategy able to reach the targets validated short and long term.
• Conduct analysis of sales demographics, cost, lead time and CO2 and propose recommendation forward connected to sourcing’s.
• Analyze and improve processes and way of working within the engineering teams, regionally as well as globally.
• Calculate OBL cost input estimates into future car programs in early phase and implement new car models in the industrialization phase.
• Develop the Outbound Engineering team with a strong focus on change management, increasing curiosity and skills development.
The key is to establish and leverage strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This function is critical in the success of managing the finished vehicle distribution, and in assuring that vehicles are delivered to customers on time, every time, and with good quality.
You and your skills
• University degree within engineering or Business, with in major in Supply Chain Management
• Experience in managing logistics engineering teams
• Good knowledge of the European Vehicle transport and logistics market and key players
• Project management skills
• Fluent in English (written/spoken)
• High business acumen
• Experience of negotiations
• Experience of transport sourcing processes and closely collaborate with procurement
On a personal level
Skills and experiences are important, but personality is key! We need someone with high inner drive, a positive mindset, a willingness to learn and a can-do attitude! We believe that you build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives, consistently achieve results and are actively seeking new ways to grow. Other skills you have are:
• You are structured and driven by a logical and analytical thinking
• Performance driven
• Management skills to clarify the strategy for your team and define the steps to get there
• Communication skills and ability to develop and maintain cross-functional and global networks
• Make sense of complex, high quantity information
• Comfortable to present to senior management
• You take ownership and can balance between different interests
• Ability to prioritize in a high demanding area
Location
Volvo Cars Head Office – Gothenburg
Sounds like you?
If you want to learn more about this position reach out to hiring Manager Guy Lederer at
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For questions about the recruitment process, please contact the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner -
Interviews will be held continuously. 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 26th July, 2024
Please note that due to GDPR, applications via email will not be accepted.
Volvo Cars - Driving change together
Volvo Cars’ success is the outcome of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, allowing you to reach your fullest potential.
By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, with 50 per cent being electric cars and sold directly to customers mainly through digital channels. Make sure you’re in the front seat on this exciting journey as we pioneer the driving and electrification technologies of the future.
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