Senior Supply Chain Crisis and Risk Leader / Task Force Leader

Volvo • Greensboro, NC

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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. Our Supplier Crisis and Risk Management team is a dedicated group responsible for ensuring that crisis management, risk assessment, and risk mitigation activities are performed across the network of suppliers to the Volvo Group brands in North America. Our function requires improving suppliers, which includes all phases of product lifecycle, from start of production to aftermarket phase, but mostly focused on current production. The Senior Supply Chain Crisis & Risk Leader / Task Force Leader conducts supplier delivery crisis situations to mitigate impacts and secure deliveries to the Volvo Group production and aftermarket sites, while also assessing potential future risk and taking actions to mitigate these risks and prevent crisis.

Requirements

• University degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business
• 6 or more years of Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, or general Supply Chain experience
• Experience from the automotive industry is preferred, but not required
• Supply chain development and crisis management skills
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English is required

Nice To Haves

• Flexibility and preparedness to travel with short notice
• Ability to elaborate concise reports and communicate to different audiences
• Lean manufacturing knowledge
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Customer focused mindset, dedicated to meet external and internal customer expectations
• Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose
• Strong integrity and creativity
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making

Responsibilities

• Coordinating delivery crises management and providing supply chain expertise to solve crises
• Interacting with different stakeholders (Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, Engineering) to minimize the impacts to Volvo plants
• Identifying root causes of crises through deep dive and problem solving
• Applying lean manufacturing principles to improve manufacturing processes
• Coordinating communication with stakeholders in crises situations
• Monitoring and acting on risk suppliers in order to prevent crisis at our operations
• Contributing to the development and way of working within the team
• Serving as a key partner of Purchasing Operations groups regarding Supply Chain related issues

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual company bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and others
• 401(k) with employer match, plus additional company contribution
• Generous Employee Time Off, additional company holiday days, community volunteering hours
• Onsite facilities and activities that make everyday living easier, including a cafeteria, fitness center, health services, and more
• An inclusive organization that prioritizes employees' health and well-being
• Volvo Group University for professional and personal development
• A global organization with expansive career growth opportunities
• Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration
• Multiple automotive electric charging stations
• Bike racks, walking paths, multiple locations for outdoor dining/seating
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree