Senior Logistics Engineer, (VCK)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 18, 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
We are now looking for a Senior Logistics Engineer - Inbound Logistics to strengthen our Inbound Logistics Optimization EMEA & Rest of the World team.
At Volvo Cars Supply Chain Management, we manage and develop a global inbound supply chain that is constantly evolving to be ready for the future. We do this in a lean and sustainable manner with a constant eye on new opportunities and developments. We care about people, safety, and sustainability in line with our brand promise.
You will be part of the regional team Inbound Logistics Optimization EMEA & Rest of the World, that secures that right prerequisites are set to continuously run our transport network. To achieve a cost and operational efficient network, we ensure that all transportations are planned, optimized and implemented for operational use to all Volvo Cars manufacturing sites.
- To define and set the most efficient transport set-up for all flows in our transport network, which includes leadtimes, time windows, equipment and transport mode to name a few.
- To control and optimize the cost of the transport network
- To secure best in class utilization of our full trailer/container loads
- To adjust our bought capacity based on the volume fluctuations in our transport network
- To secure a balanced inflow of material to all our sides to secure the unloading/loading capacity at all sides
- To ensure that all the transport networks are secured in the internal system to secure order creations in the transport management system
- To lead the cross functional work to mitigate the peak volumes around banking holidays towards our manufacturing sides and cross docks
- To lead and support cross functional work to improve the end-to-end flow from supplier to production
- To support our manufacturing sides in their transformation process
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- 5-10+ years of working experience in logistics engineering, supply chain engineering, or operational optimization
- Preferable working experience within Automotive
- Experienced from working in an international working environment
- Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain engineering and optimization
- Hands on experience in designing and optimizing logistic network
- Strong data and analytical capabilities, which include working experience in Excel and PowerBI
- Structured problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong communication skills to support the cross-functional work
- Comfortable working in complex, fast-changing environments
- Fluent in the English and Slovak verbal and written
- Any other experience of project management or Lean, Six Sigma is an advantage
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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