Senior Logistics Project Manager

Senior Logistics Project Manager

Location : Greensboro, NC, US, 27409 Dublin, VA, US, 24084 Macungie, PA, US, 18062 Position Type : Professional

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. Are you interested in shaping future products for the Volvo Group or being part of an exciting cross functional environment that supports product development? Group Trucks Operations Logistics is seeking a highly skilled and experienced project professional to join our Logistics Preparation & Business Office North America team as a Senior Logistics Project Manager.

The Senior Logistics Project Manager will be responsible for managing the End-to-End Logistics solutions, including, but not limited to, Inbound flows, Packaging, Internal Logistics and Outbound flows. You will lead the Logistics activities to ensure our manufacturing facilities are prepared to accommodate new or modified product offerings ensuring stable introductions and optimized flows.

Who Are We?

Logistics Preparation and Business Office North America is part of the Logistics organization of Group Trucks Operations (GTO). Our responsibility includes preparing and supporting the implementation of new products, suppliers and flows introductions as well as supporting industrial investigations, contributing to cost and inventory optimization for the Volvo and Mack brands in North America.

What Will You Be Doing?

Lead all Logistics activities related to the industrialization of a new or modified product by managing an End-to-End Logistics Project Team

Build Logistics Project management structure and adjust it all along the project

Understand, evaluate and predict End-to-End logistics impact and risks on material flows (both internal and external), packaging, equipment, systems and lead time

Ensure development of concepts and solutions for special packaging, inbound and outbound delivery modes & internal flows

Own Level 3 timeline and deliverables for Logistics

Communicate and filter Information to and from the logistics project team and the GTO project team

Coordinate the projects and their interdependence between the various product and industrial projects

Develop and monitor the Logistics budget (RnD hours, associated expenses and investments) and Friday / Monday impact (Inbound and Outbound, internal logistics impact on conversion cost, CO2 impact)

Coordinate between the project team and sourcing stakeholders to ensure supplier selections are aligned with logistics strategies and requirements

Understand and manage project gate deliverables for all logistics-related items within the Logistics Assurance Plan (LAP) and the Project Assurance Plan (PAP)

Analyze, evaluate, and overcome project risks, and produce project reports for management and stakeholders

Prepare and plan logistics setup for project builds and serial production

Develop and improve the logistics preparation processes in the region

Who Are You?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. We are looking for candidates with the following skills, knowledge, and experience :

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field required

Master's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Project Manager or Product Development

PMP Certification is a plus

Manufacturing process knowledge

Familiar with 'Order to Delivery' processes and systems

Proficient in DVP (Volvo Product Development waterfall process) and Agile methodologies

Good knowledge in DVP (Volvo Product Development waterfall process)

Knowledge and experience in VPS (Volvo Production System)

Experience in working with Logistics Operations is preferred

Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional, multi-cultural teams at all levels

Demonstrated experience in risk and change management

Ability to oversee, coordinate, and juggle multiple tasks and meet tough deadlines

Strong abilities in priority setting and problem solving

Good planning, anticipation, and proactivity skills

Compensation and Benefits

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $96,000 - $118,500 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy :

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who We Are And What We Believe In

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 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?

Job Category : Project Management Organization : Group Trucks Operations Travel Required : Occasional Travel