SE_Logistics Engineer_Senior

Logistics Engineer - Projects and Investigations What you will do As a Logistics Engineer, Projects and Investigations you are responsible for developing and implementing efficient material flows and layout of the logistics flows from suppliers. You will drive and develop our process towards the plant main objectives and targets. Lean thinking is the foundation of your work where you are committed and driven to make our plant even better. Main activities and responsibilities for this role: • Design internal and external logistics processes that utilize lean manufacturing concepts and engage stakeholders through explanation of facts, requirements and best practices • Define strategies to optimize procedures, minimize waste, drive problem solving, and decrease logistics costs • Implement future material handling flows that support physical and electronic processes and documentation • Investigate and start feasibility studies that support the plants masterplan • Secure commonality and alignment with other EBM plants • Deliver impact studies and input to regional Logistics PMs • Responsible for delivering project gate input. The position requires excellent communication skills as we strive to give our colleagues and internal customers the best service possible and enjoy the journey working together towards the same goals. You will create an extensive network and collaborate with internal and external customers and suppliers. Volvo Trucks is present in all corners of the world so you will collaborate with colleagues in many countries to create future solutions. Who are you? You are an analytical person with a strong interest in manufacturing and logistics development, a skilled problem solver with high ambitions of finding improvements and solutions to drive the plant forward. You can work independently and take your own initiative as well as collaborating with others in a cross-functional team. You work without prestige, based on facts, and have an easy time seeing situations from different perspectives. High-paced environments make you excited and you enjoy connecting with many colleagues during the day. Having experience or a great interest in the field of automation is key to succeed in the role. You have extensive work experience and an academic background with a technical focus, and you can drive and lead improvement work. Additionally, your enthusiasm for digitalization, Industry 4.0, lean manufacturing, or emerging technologies serves as a bonus as you are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Qualifications · Relevant experience from Logistics environment, with special focus on material supply and handling. · Proven experience in managing projects and are skilled in project management structures as well as budgeting · Leadership skills: communicative, persuasive, action oriented and result driven. · Good knowledge about LEAN philosophy, problem solving and continuous improvement. · Experience and interest in automation, with focus on logistic flows. · Ability to communicate, drive changes and work in team. · Relevant working experience with IS/IT-tools. · Holistic view with the ability to prioritize. · College or university education in production or logistics engineering is a merit. · Proficient in Swedish and English.