About this role
Essential experience, skills and competencies We are looking for an enthusiastic and assertive candidate who enjoys working in a team and multiple networks within an international environment. You can manage stressful situations in a constructive way and can set limits when it is required. You communicate openly and effectively and have the ability to adapt to new and changing demands while seeking for improvements. To be successful we believe that you are solution- and quality oriented. You respond to challenges by reaching out in the matrix organization and working cross borders. You are smooth and thrive in an extrovert role with numerous contacts, mainly internally within the company. Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a global environment Master or Bachelor degree Finance administration and/or Business Administration or similar Ability to understand, interpret and communicate financial information in a clear and concise way Experience in the service market business is beneficial Excellent communication skills Customer oriented, open minded, flexible and ability to work simultaneously with a wide range of tasks in a structured manner and deliver according to promise Self-propelled, planning and execution skills and ability to independently drive and solve complex tasks Experienced user in Microsoft Office Knowledge of Essbase, SAP and QlikView Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Service Market Logistics (SML) is part of Group Trucks Operations. We are an organization of approximately 3,700 employees globally in more than 40 locations. Every day, we are delivering world class operational excellence for our customers, based on smart logistics solutions. Our job is to develop, manage and optimize the Service Market supply chain for all Volvo Group brands and JV’s. The scope for Service Market Logistics includes Supply Chain Optimization, Inventory Management, Distribution Center operations, Customs & Trade as well as the development of logistics solutions to ensure the highest possible parts availability, delivery precision and quality everywhere in the world. We strive for an innovative and diverse workplace, exercising the Volvo Group values with high focus on customer success. At Business Control, you are part of a global team that drives business performance in order to realize the Service Market objectives of the Volvo Group. In cooperation with colleagues in business areas around the world we enable change; we do this by steering the organization to the most profitable long and short term decisions. One of the most fun parts of being a controller at global GTO Service Market Logistics (SML) is that we work together with all Truck brands and Business areas. The Service Market Logistics supply chain gives you a good opportunity to understand how the Volvo group works from supplier to customer. With us, you can push your own professional skills and drive change together with committed people. We are in an exciting transformation phase - come and create a new future together with us! You will report to the VP Business Control and have a dotted line to the VP Supply Chain Optimization. You will be a part of the two respective management teams. The position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Main activities and responsibilities Supply Chain optimization and inventory planning is tightly connected to both Regional activities and Operations Excellence You are expected to have control over the consolidated and global service market inventory development. You will use your knowledge and skills to support the regional controlling network in order to optimize control and analysis of service market inventory, both in absolute terms and in relation to freight cost Drive development and analysis of stock related KPI´s in order to achieve optimized and healthy stock Owner of the internal control documentation such as guidelines and policies, within the area of service market inventory Drive development and analysis of KPI´s in the area of refill freight optimization in order to achieve a healthy balance between inventory and refill freight Handshake freight optimization effects with Regions Supply Chain Optimizaton OPEX controlling Risk and opportunity analysis within the area of Supply Chain Optimization Support in operational and strategic investigations and activities for VP Supply Chain Optimization, within the area of finance Coordinate the Supply Chain Optimization BRM (Business Review Meeting) structure and material Drive continuous improvements Take an active part in the management teams in order to develop and drive the business forward Other tasks within Global BC to the extent possible For further information please contact Gunilla Axelsson, VP Business Control, phone: +46 31 32 264 18 Åsa Strid, HRBP, phone: +46 31 323 33 86 The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus and Volvo Penta. Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s engines and transmissions, as well as all production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group´s customers as well as for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chain for all brands, production facilities and distribution centers where the Volvo Group operates. In Volvo Group Trucks Operations you will be part of a diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.