Logistics Preparation Specialist

Volvo Group•Greensboro, NC

6d•$96,000 - $118,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Preparation Specialist is part of the Supplier Relationship Management team within Volvo Group’s Service Operations & Technology organization. The role ensures that suppliers and new spare parts are prepared, connected, and operationally ready to deliver to customers successfully at SOP. Through supplier onboarding, system readiness, transportation implementation, and cross-functional collaboration, the position supports an optimized supply chain, part availability, and compliance with Volvo Group standards from day one. The role reports to the Manager, Supplier Relationship Management and is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The position is accountable for inbound and outbound operational performance in terms of SQDCEP, owns supplier-readiness activities for new spare parts from existing and new suppliers, and drives process improvement. It provides logistics support during sourcing and coordinates supplier preparation, including onboarding, delivery and system requirements, logistics-flow validation, transportation lanes, and EDI connectivity. The advertised base pay is $96,000–$118,500 annually, with bonus eligibility where applicable. Final compensation depends on factors including location, relevant knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. Volvo Group describes its culture as grounded in Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change, and Performance, and emphasizes teamwork, safety, wellbeing, development, and sustainable transport solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Excellent practical and theoretical knowledge of logistics and stock management.
Experience working with logistics in a complex global supply chain.
Holistic perspective and ability to understand the full supply chain.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a global environment.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment focused on operational excellence and guided by Volvo’s Values and Code of Conduct.
Proficiency in English, as all documentation is in English.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Be accountable for inbound and outbound operational performance in terms of SQDCEP.
Own supplier-readiness activities for all new spare parts, involving both existing and new suppliers.
Identify and drive process-improvement opportunities.
Provide input to the Global Segment Business Plan to secure ASL (Approved Supplier List) fulfillment.
Support Purchasing during sourcing and serve as a logistics contact for buyers and suppliers.
Act as the primary logistics interface to Purchasing and the main logistics contact for suppliers during the Preparation phase.
Coordinate supplier onboarding, including Supplier Portal training and onboarding requirements or events.
Ensure suppliers understand delivery schedules, EDI, invoicing, packaging, shipIT, and transportation requirements.
Secure supplier compliance with Volvo logistics standards, including KEP7, the delivery manual, and the Vemb process.
Validate MOQ from a Service Operations perspective and ensure confirmation on the purchase order.
Secure that supplier lead time from order to delivery is available on the purchase order.
Validate new logistics flows, including direct-from-supplier versus internal-refill flows.
Request new transportation lanes through an RnC case.
Ensure the parma structure aligns with the agreed logistics flow.
Follow up on EDI connectivity for all new parts, including Delfor, ASN, and invoice connections, and ensure connections are tested.