Logistics Engineer

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Job Summary:  

The purpose of this role is to ensure that the multimodal transportation network is setup and implemented in the most efficient manner, both from a cost and lead-time perspective.  This function is critical in managing network designs, carrier management, and reporting for Drayage, Ocean, Standard Air, and Expedite flows to VCCH.

Principal Responsibilities:

• • Support intercontinental operations with all aspects related to network efficiencies and optimization for inbound flow of material to Charleston Plant for production.
  • Design the transport network based on plant requirements, volumes, available transport rates and benchmarks
  • Responsible for Optimization & Filling Degree KPIs, securing alignment with plant regarding changes to parameters. Responsible for communication and anchoring of changes with the plant for all multimodal flows.
  • Communicate and align with IBL Engineering department for onboarding of new suppliers and volumes into existing multimodal network for optimal operational fit.
  • Drive X-functional investigations and analysis with Plant Supply Chain Engineering and Supply Chain Control to balance optimization of transport cost, tied up capital, inventory and storage space.
• Responsible for mode shift analysis Air/LCL/FCL with business case savings
  • Secure communication of changes and full alignment between information in Transport Management System and Plant MRP system for pick up days, lead-times and time-windows, in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for 4Flow route setup and maintenance of all multimodal flows.
• Responsible for Holiday Peak Planning, level loading where needed
• Responsible for Weekly carrier forecasting
• Responsible for TTT analysis, alignment with plant, implementing changes and securing carrier capacity.
  • Represent Inbound Logistics as a key member in local intercontinental projects.
  • Develop tools, models and processes for continuous improvements.
  • Ensure through constant improvements that area of responsibility meets targets (budget, lead-time, frequency, utilization, quality and benchmark costs).

Principal Authorities

• • Represent and drive Volvo US Operations Logistics interests within the Intercontinental business area

Job Specifications:

• • A university degree in Supply Chain/Logistics Management, alternatively, skills and knowledge acquired through a minimum of 5 years of experience of operational transportation management, route design, and network optimization.
  • Strong understanding and experience of Transport Management System and transport networks, preferably experience from the automotive industry
  • Strong understanding of carrier operations
  • Excellent communication skills on all levels, ability to explain complex scenarios on a management level, as well as to communicate findings and make recommendations that drive change.
  • Solid project management skills
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Strong networking capabilities and is team player

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Volvo Car is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.