Position Description SummaryProvide day-to-day support for all Logistics material flow including new part introduction, lean Logistics initiatives, internal/external warehouse support, as well as project requirements. Core Responsibilities * Ensure an uninterrupted flow of material in a safe, efficient, cost effective manner through the implementation of best practices and adherence to Lean Six-Sigma principles * Obtain in-depth knowledge of the current supply chain operations as well as best practices within Volvo and outside Volvo * Identify opportunities for eliminating waste in the logistics supply chain, including, but not limited to packaging, transportation, 3PL, receiving, warehousing, internal logistics, assembly line logistics, kitting, sequencing and IT systems * Design processes that utilize lean manufacturing concepts * Prepare business cases * Evaluate solutions * Develop detailed time, budget and resource plans in a cross functional team environment * Track and communicate key performance indicators and prepare project updates on a regular basis * Represent Mack Trucks, Inc. on various global networks * Perform any additional assignments as directed by the Director of LogisticsCritical Competencies * Analytical Skills: Recognizing patterns in data, information, or events and drawing logical conclusions, while making recommendations for action * Leadership: Setting and modeling high performance standards and empowering a team of people to achieve agreed-upon outcomes * Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes * Problem Solving/Decision Making: Taking a well-ordered approach to solving problems and acting despite obstacles or resistance * Ownership/Accountability: Taking the lead in getting the job done and accepting responsibility for personal actions, costs, and results * Initiative: Taking action in the absence of specific instructions or in the absence of a specific requirement, taking reasonable risks to achieve results, and persevering when challenged * Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work, and pitching in to get the job done * External Relationships/Networking: Establishing a presence for the organization with outside interest groups, cultivating relationships with customers and other stakeholders, and gaining support for organizational goals, ability to travel for benchmarking, and ability to apply lessons learned to improve local site KPI’s and processesSkills and Knowledge * Proficient in oral and written communications (Swedish and French a plus) * A Working knowledge of project management techniques * Volvo Production System/Toyota Production System a strong advantage * Lean manufacturing a strong advantage * Basic Six Sigma understanding a strong advantage * Packaging a strong advantageMinimum Education and Experience * Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Engineering Supply Chain, Business or a related field * Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a related field Travel Required (maximum) Occasional Last application date 30-Jun-2016 E-Verify Image Field US Disclaimer text Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity EmployerE.O.E./M/F/Disability/Veteran

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