{"id":1252908,"url":"https://alion.io/job/volvocars-senior-logistics-engineer","title":"Senior Logistics Engineer","company":{"id":48495,"name":"Volvocars","domain":"volvocars.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/volvocars","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Ridgeville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":86000,"max_usd":170000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1763},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Power BI","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-13T02:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-13","last_verified_at":"2026-09-29T04:36:48Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":16,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":16},"description":"Let's introduce ourselves\nThe Senior Inbound Logistics Engineer drives and leads inbound transport network performance by designing, implementing, and continuously improving transport flows to reduce cost, increase efficiency, and ensure plant stability.This role owns end-to-end network performance and key performance drivers such as fill rate, transit time, transport mode, and cost per car, translating complex analysis into implemented network improvements and network-level decisions. It requires a strong analytical mindset, ownership, and the ability to convert complex problems into practical, scalable solutions.Operating in a dynamic environment, the role works cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, suppliers, carriers, and logistics partners to deliver measurable performance improvements and ensure the network adapts to changing volumes, sourcing setups, and business requirements.The role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to influence cross-functional decision-making and drive structural improvements to the network.\nWhat you'll do\nTransport Network Design and Optimization\nDesign, implement, develop, and lead optimization of inbound and packaging return transport setups (routes, frequency, consolidation, transport modes such as Air, Ocean, OTR).\nDefine, evaluate, and optimize transport flows, lead times, delivery windows, and network structures to ensure stable supply and efficient operations.\nOwn and drive optimization of core performance drivers including fill rate, utilization, delivery frequency, lead time, working capital, and cost per car.\nContinuously challenge existing transport setups and drive structural improvements that reduce waste and strengthen overall network efficiency.\nLead implementation of new lanes, tier-1 supplier relocations, and network changes, ensuring strong execution and stable integration into running operations.\nDrive continuous adjustments to keep the network aligned with changing volumes and business conditions.\nTake ownership of developing and leading practical solutions in both short-term operational challenges and longer-term network improvement needs.\nTranslate analysis and business requirements into practical, implemented network improvements.\nCost Performance & Continuous Improvement\nOwn and drive measurable cost reduction through improved network design, utilization, and transport mode strategy.\nDevelop, evaluate, and drive decision-making on transport solutions from an end-to-end perspective, balancing cost, service, lead time, and working capital impact.\nLead RFQs, business cases, and network development to ensure scalable and efficient transport solutions.\nPerformance Analysis & Decision Support\nOwn and drive performance follow-up and provide clear explanations of cost development and key performance drivers.\nProvide structured, advanced data-driven insights including cost per car, fill rate, transit time, and delivery balance.\nExplain cost movements, identify structural drivers behind performance changes, and convert findings into clear actions for improvement.\nDrive Cross-Functional Alignment\nAct as a key interface and lead coordination between internal and external stakeholders.\nLead cross-functional alignment and influence decision-making to ensure transport solutions are feasible, effective, and successfully implemented.\nLead and support complex network go-lives, carrier implementations, and hyper care activities for new or changed transport network setups.\nRepresent inbound logistics in projects and ensure optimization requirements are reflected in decisions and implementation.\nOther Duties:\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice\nWhat you'll bring\nBachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in logistics, supply chain, engineering, or related field.\nExperience in logistics engineering, transport optimization, or supply chain design (preferably in automotive or complex supply chains).\nProven ability to lead complex network changes and influence cross-functional stakeholders.\nExperience working with transport systems, optimization tools, and data-driven performance follow-up.\nStrong analytical capability and problem-solving skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint, Power BI, Excel, and experience working with data to drive decisions and improvements.\nStrong improvement mindset with the ability to challenge and refine existing setups.\nSolid understanding of transport network design, routing, and transport mode strategy.\nProven ability to identify opportunities, challenge current setups, and turn analysis into real, implemented improvements.\nLet's talk benefits\nJoin 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. \nAs 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. \nVolvo Car is an equal opportunity employer. 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