Senior Engineer Inbound, (VCK)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 4, 2026. Volvo Cars scores A on the Alion truth index.
Shape the future of electric mobility with us
Our ambition is to move traditional car manufacturing towards sustainability and smart solutions, pioneering the protection of people and the planet so that we can give people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way.
To make sure we deliver on our big plans, we are expanding our production capacity with a new state-of-the-art plant in Košice, Slovakia, in the Valaliky Industrial Park, where we will produce all-electric vehicles.
Our plant is not just about technology - it's a modern and human-centric workplace with a focus on safety and sustainability. We design everything to meet the highest global standards.
Join us and become an important part of the future of electric transportation.
What you´ll do
If you are passionate about transportation, optimization, and building efficient logistics networks, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As a Senior Inbound Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and optimizing inbound transport flows across EMEA, ensuring that materials reach our plants in the most efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective way.
- You will be part of cross functional teams that together work towards the common goal of having a lean supply chain from supplier to our production plant, unloading area.
- You will represent supply chain in the development and preparation for our new cars, securing that supply chain considerations are part of the full process, from selection of part suppliers to setting up an efficient network.
- You will work with strategic design of our inbound network in close collaboration with our internal stakeholder, Transport Procurement, incumbent carriers as well as potential carriers.
- You are expected to continuously be up to date on new technology and possibilities in the transport market and strive to develop Volvo Cars’ supply chain to be as sustainable and cost efficient as possible while delivering the highest quality of service.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of working experience in logistics engineering, supply chain engineering,
- You have experience from network design and/or working commercially with carriers for different transport modes.
- Experience in multimodal rail transportation and sustainable solutions is an asset.
- You have experience from working with inbound logistics for production plants and/or from working close with direct procurement on evaluating supply chains connected to parts sourcing.
- This role can also relate to Ocean inbound flows, so experience from Ocean intercontinental set up is an asset.
- You are self-driven and always striving for learning new things.
- You thrive in an environment where you are pushed to analyse and optimize and handle new and unknown challenges and opportunities.
- Experience with logistics strategy work is an asset as we have strategies with continuous development connected to both mentioned teams.
- You have effective verbal and written communication skills and like to be active in driving change together with your team.
Compensation
Base Monthly Salary (Gross) for this position starts from 2.400 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
- 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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