Senior Logistics Project Manager

Volvo Group•Dublin, VA

30d•$96,000 - $118,500

About The Position

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:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Project Manager or Product Development
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)
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

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience
PMP Certification is a plus
Experience in working with Logistics Operations is preferred

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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.

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