Job Description

Organization

Group Trucks Operations

Position Description

GTO Service Market Logistics (SML) APAC is a part of Group Trucks Operations (GTO) being globally active in more than 40 locations delivering world-class operational excellence for our customers, based on smart logistics solutions we have. Our job is to develop, manage and optimize the Service Market supply chain for all Volvo Group brands.

SML APAC Region operates from six sites: Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, S Korea, with regional HQ in Shanghai. We are a team of approx. 300+ engaged colleagues are doing our most every day to support our customers, colleagues, and partners. We continuously aim to have a safe, caring, and learning organization that gives one an excellent opportunity to work globally, focusing on the total supply chain from supplier to customer. Furthermore, we strive for an innovative and attractive workplace and exercise the Volvo Group Leadership Principles and Volvo values in day-to-day life.
With us, you, as Incumbent of the position, will be based in our Singapore office and can push your professional skills and drive change together with committed people. We are in an exciting transformation phase - come, learn, and create a new future with us!

MISSION - Logistic Manager Sourcing, SML APAC

The LMS ensures the cost-effectiveness and harmony of commercial packaging solutions that convey brand image, sales, and customer satisfaction for the entire Volvo Group. It guarantees that packaging solutions are defined only once and for all new parts from the early stages of product development. He/she will also have to work on the maintenance of commercial packaging of existing suppliers. In addition, he/she will collect the requirements and comments of the various actors. All in All, the LMS has to adapt packaging solutions in an approach to improving costs, quality and customer satisfaction. One of its key missions will also be to work cross functionally both with all local stakeholders (warehouse directors and supply planning managers), but as well with all LMS / commercial packaging from central and other regions in the SML community.

In this position, the incumbent will report to the Supply Planning and Dealer Inventory Management Director for APAC.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cover sourcing cases for Trucks Brands and VCE.
• Bring awareness and acceptance of SML requirements at selected suppliers.
• Ensure spare parts packaging lifetime after end of production.
• Ensure that cost, quality & customer satisfaction of packaging solutions are optimized for the entire supply chain.
• Secure alignment with GTO and PL organizations for segment codes.
• Continuous Improvement using VPS to reduce packaging costs, improve quality and customer satisfaction in order to improve processes, tools and working methods.
• Represent APAC in the SML sourcing global network.
• Assist supplier and other stakeholders to secure suitable and sustainable logistic set-up.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Supply Chain / Logistic Knowledge
• Networking / Negotiation skills
• Experience in sourcing and commercial packaging solutions
• Volvo Performance System or related with Lean Leadership Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively and autonomously without local management
• Digital savvy is a plus

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor\'s degree in mechanical/industrial/packaging engineering or other similar professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Additional languages are given merit.
• Minimum work experience of 5 Years in similar job role / skill set.

Functional Area

Logistics

Travel Required (maximum)

Frequent Travel

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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group\'s leading brands and entities.

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?

Employment/Assignment Type

Regular

Last application date

31-Oct-2023

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