Senior Inbound Logistics Network Architect

Volvo Car Germany GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, andVision

Family Bond by Volvo Cars parental-lea

Job summary

Volvo Cars is seeking a Senior Inbound Logistics Engineer to drive inbound transport network performance by designing, implementing, and improving transport flows to reduce cost and boost efficiency. You will own end‑to‑end network performance and work cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders, suppliers, carriers, and logistics partners to translate analysis into practical improvements.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, ownership, and the ability to lead complex network changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in logistics, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in logistics engineering, transport optimization, or supply chain design (preferably automotive).
• Proven ability to lead complex network changes and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Experience working with transport systems, optimization tools, and data‑driven performance follow‑up.
• Strong analytical capability and problem‑solving skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint, Power BI, Excel, and data-driven decisions.
• Strong improvement mindset with the ability to challenge and refine existing setups.
• Solid understanding of transport network design, routing, and transport mode strategy.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities, challenge current setups, and turn analysis into real, implemented improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and lead optimization of inbound and packaging return transport setups.
• Define, evaluate, and optimize transport flows, lead times, delivery windows, and network structures.
• Own and drive optimization of core drivers including fill rate, utilization, delivery frequency, lead time, working capital, and cost per car.
• Continuously challenge existing transport setups and drive structural improvements that reduce waste and strengthen overall network efficiency.
• Lead implementation of new lanes, tier‑1 supplier relocations, and network changes, ensuring strong execution and stable integration into running operations.
• Drive continuous adjustments to keep the network aligned with changing volumes and business conditions.
• Take ownership of developing and leading practical solutions in both short‑term operational challenges and longer‑term network improvement needs.
• Translate analysis and business requirements into practical, implemented network improvements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in logistics, supply chain, engineering, or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Volvo Cars is seeking a Senior Inbound Logistics Engineer to drive inbound transport network performance by designing, implementing, and improving transport flows to reduce cost and boost efficiency. You will own end‑to‑end network performance and work cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders, suppliers, carriers, and logistics partners to translate analysis into practical improvements.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, ownership, and the ability to lead complex network changes