Senior Logistics Engineer

Volvo Cars is moving towards an exciting major technology transformation where we are collaborating with technology leaders all over the world, large and small – to help transform the company into a leading personal mobility provider and become a fully electric car company by 2030.

Pilot Plant & Logistic is leaping towards a great future, and we are in the middle of a challenging and interesting transformation phase where we are preparing the Plant towards next generation of batteries and electrical vehicles. We are now looking for our next logistic engineer within Prototype Build & Verification who will optimize and improve our material handling flows to success!

Are you looking for a role where you can design lean and nimble material flow. Then we have the right mission for you!

About us
The department Prototype Build & Verification is responsible for the prototype build and the verification environment, and this is an opportunity to move into the world of product development. We provide test objects and test results in order to support the development of new products. 

The Prototype Build and Verification consist of different facilities such as Test facilities, Laboratories, Workshops, Concept Centers, Measurement Technology, and Calibration. 
Pilot plant & logistics are an important part of this and are responsible for the whole value-chain from specification to building of physical test objects for product and process verification. The department consists of approximately 200 colleagues in 6 specialized groups and with experts and support functions. 

What you will do
We are now looking for our next committed and collaborative colleague who is eager to join us!
You will be a part of our logistics team and lead and develop the logistics area, ensuring that the logistics function is working in a proactive way to meet future requirements. You will also support the organization to improve the flow with value stream mappings and conduct pre-studies for upcoming projects. 

In this role, you will work cross-functionally within R&D and with other stakeholders in the company in order to successfully secure the logistics flow. You will also support the organization to become more data-driven, improving dashboards and creating visibility in Power BI and other tools. You will make an important contribution, bringing value to the whole chain. 

What you bring 
We believe you have logistics knowledge and a minimum B.SC in material handling or equivalent experience. As we are on a journey to become more data-driven, it is meritorious if you are analytical and have a high level of experience with analytical tools. You have experience in leading change and project management as well as practical logistic skills. You like to work in a changing environment where you are involved in setting targets as well as foreseeing and driving the area of improvement. 

On a personal level, you are without prestige and enjoy working in a fast-paced and fast-changing business. You embrace changes in an enthusiastic, open-minded, and innovative way. Together with these personal characteristics you also have strong collaboration and communication skills making it easy for you to build trust and to communicate in a transparent and concise way. 

Fluent in spoken and written Swedish.  
 

We believe that your enthusiasm is contagious and that you are truly motivated by creating new solutions together with the team. 
 

Learn more and apply

Does this sound like your next challenge? Kindly apply for this position through this portal no later than 29/09/2024, but please note that selections will be running continuously. Please note that due to GDPR we cannot accept applications through E-mail. If you have additional questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Git Ström (git.strom@volvocars.com). For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Michael Gottfridsson (michael.gottfridsson@volvocars.com ).

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 percent 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.