What you'll doKey Responsibilities1. Digital Platform Leadership & Implementation Governance- Lead System Implementation: Direct the functional deployment, integration, and continuous improvement of TMS platforms and software applications across global outbound operations.
- Architect Integration Reliability: Partner with enterprise IT, software vendors, and external transport partners to oversee integration channels (EDI/API), ensuring seamless data orchestration and high system integrity across the supply chain.
- Manage Master Data Governance: Establish and enforce master data standards, routing logic, and system configurations to safeguard network precision and operational performance.
- Drive Functional Enhancements: Serve as the primary business owner for software change management, defining functional requirements, leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and managing vendor roadmaps.
2. Lead Business Intelligence & Predictive Analytics- Data Lake Exploitation: Extract, model, and analyze complex supply chain datasets within our cloud data architecture (Snowflake) to identify network bottlenecks, cost-reduction levers, and capacity opportunities.
- Architect BI Ecosystems: Design and deploy enterprise PowerBI visual intelligence solutions that transform raw operational metrics into actionable executive dashboards and strategic reporting tools.
- Automate Operational Workflows: Lead process-automation initiatives (utilizing Power Automate, Python, or SQL frameworks) to eliminate manual data handling and elevate operational velocity.
- Strategic Data Storytelling: Translate complex data models into strategic insights and business cases for executive leadership to influence network design and logistics strategy
3. Cross-Functional Strategy & Execution- Lead regional deployment teams (US, Europe, China), IT stakeholders, and external software vendors to execute the broader logistics digitization roadmap.
- Guide management in strategic decision-making by providing data-driven recommendations on transport flows and network design.
- Operational Change Management: Empower regional operations teams by championing software adoption, developing standard operating frameworks, and elevating organizational data literacy.
What you'll bringExperience & Education- Experience: 7+ years of combined experience in business intelligence or systems management, paired with hands-on experience in supply chain operations, transport management, or finished vehicle logistics.
- Education: University degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Logistics, or Supply Chain (or equivalent practical experience).
Technical Skills- Advanced Analytics: Proven experience querying enterprise data lakes (Snowflake / SQL) and building scalable PowerBI reporting architectures.
- Logistics Systems: Deep functional familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), enterprise integrations (EDI ANSI X12 / EDIFACT, APIs), and supply chain workflows.
- Strategic Mindset: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to turn operational friction into structured digital solutions.
- Executive Communication: Outstanding ability to articulate technical strategies to non-technical operational leaders and executive stakeholders.
Professional Competencies- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving abilities with a track record of addressing complex operational challenges through data.
- Communication: Ability to convey technical and analytical concepts clearly to non-technical business partners and executive stakeholders.
- Self-Drive: High inner drive, proactive mindset, and the ability to take full ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced global environment.
Let's talk benefits Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.
