Senior Logistics Engineer

Volvo Cars; Ridgeville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tax‑advantaged savings accounts

Wellness program with discounts

Voluntary benefits

Retirement savings plan with employer

Family Bond parental leave

Employee Lease Program (VELP)

Job summary

Volvo Cars is seeking a Senior Inbound Logistics Engineer to design, implement, and continuously improve inbound transport networks. You will own end‑to‑end performance, driving cost reductions, lead times, and network stability while collaborating with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to translate complex data into practical, scalable improvements across changing volumes and sourcing setups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in logistics, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in logistics engineering, transport optimization, or supply chain design.
• Proven ability to lead complex network changes and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Experience with transport systems, optimization tools, and data‑driven performance follow‑up.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; proficient in PowerPoint, Power BI, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and lead optimization of inbound and packaging return transport setups.
• Define and optimize transport flows, lead times, and network structures.
• Own core performance drivers: fill rate, utilization, delivery frequency, cost per car.
• Lead implementation of new lanes and supplier relocations with strong execution.
• Drive continuous adjustments to keep the network aligned with volumes.
• Translate analysis and requirements into practical network improvements.
• Lead cross‑functional alignment and influence decisions.
• Own cost reduction through improved design and transport mode strategy.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The 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. The 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.

What You’ll Do

Transport Network Design and Optimization

• Design, implement, develop, and lead optimization of inbound and packaging return transport setups (routes, frequency, consolidation, transport modes such as Air, Ocean, OTR).
• Define, evaluate, and optimize transport flows, lead times, delivery windows, and network structures to ensure stable supply and efficient operations.
• Own and drive optimization of core performance 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.

Cost Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Own and drive measurable cost reduction through improved network design, utilization, and transport mode strategy.
• Develop, evaluate, and drive decision‑making on transport solutions from an end‑to‑end perspective, balancing cost, service, lead time, and working capital impact.
• Lead RFQs, business cases, and network development to ensure scalable and efficient transport solutions.

Performance Analysis & Decision Support

• Own and drive performance follow‑up and provide clear explanations of cost development and key performance drivers.
• Provide structured, advanced data‑driven insights including cost per car, fill rate, transit time, and delivery balance.
• Explain cost movements, identify structural drivers behind performance changes, and convert findings into clear actions for improvement.

Drive Cross‑Functional Alignment

• Act as a key interface and lead coordination between internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead cross‑functional alignment and influence decision‑making to ensure transport solutions are feasible, effective, and successfully implemented.
• Lead and support complex network go‑lives, carrier implementations, and hyper‑care activities for new or changed transport network setups.
• Represent inbound logistics in projects and ensure optimization requirements are reflected in decisions and implementation.

Other Duties

Please 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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 in automotive or complex supply chains).
• 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 experience working with data to drive decisions and improvements.
• 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.

Let’s Talk Benefits

• Join 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.
• As 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.

Volvo Car is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.