Senior Logistics Engineer

Volvo Group; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 800,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group in Gothenburg seeks a Senior Logistics Engineer, Projects and Investigations, to plan, coordinate and drive logistics projects that improve material flows and plant layout from suppliers to the Tuve plant. You will organize input from stakeholders, secure milestones and drive actions with lean structure and momentum.

You will lead cross‑functional work to design lean logistics processes, define strategies to reduce costs and ensure timely decisions.

Qualifications

• Project management skills including planning, execution and follow‑up.
• Experience from logistics environment with focus on material flow and handling.
• Good knowledge of Lean philosophy, problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to drive change and alignment.
• Holistic view with strong organizational and time‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver logistics projects with clear milestones and owners.
• Lead cross‑functional work to design logistics processes using lean concepts.
• Define and drive strategies to optimize procedures, reduce costs and improve structure.
• Implement future material handling flows for physical and electronic processes.
• Initiate feasibility studies supporting the plant masterplan with clear risks and actions.
• Ensure alignment with other plants and provide actionable input to regional managers.

Skills

Project management

Logistics experience

Lean thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in production or logistics engineering

Job description

Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity. Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

What you will do

As a Senior Logistics Engineer, Projects and Investigations, you are responsible for planning, coordinating and driving logistics projects and investigations that improve material flows and the layout of logistics processes from suppliers to Tuve plant. You will organize and align input from several stakeholders, secure progress against agreed milestones, and help the team prioritize the right actions at the right time. Lean thinking is the foundation of your work, and you are committed to creating structure, momentum and engagement so that we can make our plant even better together.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver project gate input using PSM from all Tuve Logistics departments, securing clear ownership, timelines and follow‑up on impacts such as costs, manning, layout and material flow.
• Lead cross‑functional work to design internal and external logistics processes using lean manufacturing concepts, while keeping stakeholders informed, engaged and aligned.
• Define and drive strategies that optimize procedures, minimize waste, support problem solving and reduce logistics costs, with a strong focus on structure, prioritization and measurable progress.
• Implement future material handling flows that support physical and electronic processes and documentation.
• Initiate, organize and follow up feasibility studies that support the plant masterplan, ensuring that scope, timing, risks and decisions are clear.
• Secure commonality and alignment with other COT plants.
• Deliver well‑structured impact studies and input to regional Logistics Project Managers, with clear conclusions, time plans and recommended next steps.

Qualifications

• Project management skills: able to plan, organize, follow up and deliver results according to agreed scope, priorities and timelines.
• Relevant experience from logistics environment, with special focus on material supply and handling.
• Good knowledge about Lean philosophy, problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive change, build trust and contribute to a positive team spirit.
• Holistic view with strong organizational and time‑management skills, including the ability to prioritize between short‑term needs and long‑term objectives.
• College or university education in production or logistics engineering.
• Proficient in Swedish and English.

Who you are

You are a structured and analytical person with a strong interest in manufacturing and logistics development. You are a skilled problem solver who can turn complex information into clear plans, prioritize effectively and drive actions forward within agreed time frames. You enjoy coordinating people and tasks, creating alignment in cross‑functional teams and keeping a positive team spirit even in a high‑paced environment. You work without prestige, based on facts, and have an easy time seeing situations from different perspectives.

You have relevant work experience and an academic background with a technical focus, and you are confident in leading improvement work from idea to implementation. Experience or a strong interest in automation is important for succeeding in the role. In addition, your enthusiasm for digitalization, lean manufacturing or emerging technologies is a bonus, as you are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow with curiosity, structure and strong collaboration.