Transport Operations Lead

Volvo Group; Curitiba; Presencial; BRL 120 000 - 210 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health and Well-being for You and Your

Meal vouchers

On-site medical clinic

Private pension plan – Vikingprev

Life insurance

Resumo da oferta

Volvo Group Brasil is seeking a senior transport coordination professional to lead end-to-end operations for inbound and outbound flows. You will oversee planning, execution, and follow-up of transport activities, driving improvements and managing deviations with internal stakeholders and logistics providers.

The role requires strong problem solving, supplier management, and fluent English, supporting safe, cost-efficient transport and continuous risk mitigation across the supply chain.

Qualificações

• Experience in transport coordination, logistics operations, or supply chain execution.
• Proven ability to manage daily flows, deviations, and service performance with clear KPIs.
• Experience working with suppliers or logistics service providers, including performance follow-up.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to drive corrective actions cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in English

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily transport coordination to secure safe, compliant, and cost-efficient flows.
• Oversee planning, execution, and follow-up of transport activities; manage deviations.
• Own the performance agenda with KPIs, data-driven improvements, and lead time reduction.

Conhecimentos

Transport coordination

Logistics operations

Supply chain execution

KPIs / performance management

Supplier management

English proficiency

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Our Commitment

At Volvo do Brasil, we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents strengthen our ability to develop solutions that create prosperity for society. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace grounded in equal opportunities, and we encourage people with disabilities (PwDs) to apply for all our job opportunities.

What You Will Do

At Volvo Group you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. You will lead the daily transport coordination to secure safe, compliant, and cost-efficient flows across inbound and outbound operations, ensuring stable service performance and delivery precision.

You will oversee planning, execution, and follow-up of transport activities, proactively manage deviations, and drive structured problem solving with internal stakeholders and logistics service providers.

You will own the performance agenda through clear KPIs, daily management routines, and data-driven improvements focused on lead time, cost, and quality.

You will also act as a supplier manager for the carrier and logistics service provider base, supporting supplier selection input, onboarding, performance reviews, corrective action follow-up, and continuous improvement, while building strong partnerships and setting clear expectations.

In addition, you will contribute as a risk manager by identifying and assessing transport and supplier-related risks, maintaining mitigation plans and business continuity routines, and coordinating readiness for disruptions such as capacity constraints, strikes, severe weather, or route restrictions.

You will coach and support coordinators in priorities and decision making, and collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Purchasing, and Quality to secure compliant operations and drive sustainable results.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring strong ownership for end-to-end transport performance, the ability to lead through clarity and structure, and the confidence to engage suppliers and stakeholders to deliver results. You are comfortable in a fast-paced environment, combine a service mindset with analytical thinking, and communicate in a way that builds trust while addressing risks early and transparently.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in transport coordination, logistics operations, or supply chain execution
• Proven ability to manage daily flows, deviations, and service performance with clear KPIs
• Experience working with suppliers or logistics service providers, including performance follow-up
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to drive corrective actions cross-functionally
• Proficiency in English

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with Lean principles and structured continuous improvement
• Exposure to risk management, business continuity planning, or disruption management in logistics
• Knowledge of international transport flows

What Volvo Group Offers

• Health and Well-being for You and Your Family:
• Medical and dental insurance plans;
• On-site medical clinic;
• Pharmacy assistance program;
• Reimbursement for corrective lenses (ophthalmology);
• Sick leave assistance;
• Childcare allowance;
• Special education allowance;
• Extended maternity and paternity leave.

Meals

• Meal and food vouchers and on-site meals (depending on work location).

Transportation

• Company-provided shuttle transportation.

Financial Security

• Profit Sharing Program (PLR);
• Private pension plan – Vikingprev;
• Life insurance.

Convenience And Quality Of Life

Volvo Association Club; Access to a wellness app with partner gyms and fitness studios.

• * Benefits are granted in accordance with legal eligibility requirements and internal company policies.

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

This selection process will be conducted with the support of the consulting firm A Priori

At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values.

We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the personal data of all participants, in full compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful experience at every stage of the process.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail or email.

Who We Are And What We Believe In

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the Group's leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join the Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to help leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

The Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hires team players who are ready to create a real impact for our customers. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative spirit, and together we will turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers while contributing to a more sustainable tomorrow.