Logistics Engineer (VCK)

Be a part of the electric future of Volvo Cars

It’s crystal clear: The actions we take in the next few years will significantly impact our future. We’re committed to transforming the automotive industry and leading in electrification. To make sure we deliver on our big plans, we’ll need to expand our current manufacturing footprint. That’s why we’ve decided to open a new state-of-the-art electric only car factory - and this time we’re expanding in Kosice, Slovakia.

The new plant will only use climate neutral energy and be designed to be a leader in sustainable and efficient premium electric car production. We will optimize layout and logistics flow to achieve the highest global standards in energy and environmental efficiency.

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of building something completely new, setting a new standard for Volvo manufacturing. Jump in and join the ride!

Let's introduce ourselves

At Volvo Cars Kosice (VCK) our Plant Supply Chain Engineering team plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable mobility. As part of the broader Plant Logistics function, this team is responsible for designing, optimizing, and implementing end-to-end logistics solutions that support the production of our next-generation, fully electric vehicles.

Working at the heart of the VCK project, the team combines strategic thinking with hands-on engineering to ensure seamless material flows, efficient packaging systems, and digitally enabled logistics operations. From early project phases to full-scale production, our engineers collaborate across departments to align logistics with manufacturing needs-always with a focus on lean principles, innovation, and operational excellence.

What you'll do

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Logistics Engineer to optimize our supply chain operations. You will design and implement efficient systems for the transportation, storage, and distribution of goods. This role involves data analysis, process improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for early involvement of project research and provide professional solution.
• Drive and implement packaging improvements according to Volvo Cars Manufacturing System (VCMS) and Line back Principles.
• Engineer and optimize the material flow and information flow from end to end.
• Logistic space, tooling, equipment, industrial vehicle, manning calculate.
• Logistic operation route and resource design, engineer, include new project program launch.
• Logistic function area layout design, with less driven distance and less touch in the process.
• Material façade module and pull system design and engineer, capacity balance, production, and supply chain flow balance.
• Build the standard of logistic operation include physical flow process and information flow process.
• Delivery based on standard logistic flow set up.
• Build up logistic digital system operation and deviation handle.

What you'll bring

• Proficient English verbal/written
• Lean logistic knowledge and experience
• Experience regarding optimizing work processes
• Problem solving with plan and aligns with stake holder
• End to end value stream mapping including physical flow and information flow
• Strategic mindset, data analysing with critical thinking
• Auto CAD, office software application ability

Compensation Data

Base Monthly Salary (Gross) for this position starts from 1850 EUR.

* The salary amount represents the minimum guaranteed amount of the basic salary component applicable to the job. Final salary is negotiable and will be adjusted in accordance with seniority level and previous experience of candidate.

Additional benefits:

• Summer & Winter Pay;
• Annual Volvo Bonus depending on performance and company's financial results;
• Contribution for Supplementary Pension Savings (lll. Pillar);
• Cafeteria Benefit Program;
• Employee Referral Program;
• Contribution for meals exceeding legal requirements;
• Compensation for dioptric glasses & contact lenses beyond the legal requirements;
• Life insurance for cases of loss of life, disability, work injury;
• Flexible working hours.

Volvo Cars. For Life.

For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow - today.

At Volvo Cars, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with a passion for making a difference. If you’re inspired by the opportunity to help redefine the future of mobility, we invite you to be part of our journey.

Ready for the next step?

You can submit your application via our career page. Please send us your CV and cover letter (optional) in English. You will receive a confirmation email once you have successfully submitted your application.

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