Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Introduction
Service Market Logistics is one of our well-respected departments at Volvo Group. It is with great pride that we look upon our Ghent distribution center, being the biggest DC of the Volvo Group worldwide.
It holds spare parts for multiple brands of the Volvo Group, for example Volvo Trucks, Construction Equipment, Volvo Busses, and the marine- and industrial engines.
Being successful in the long run, that is our vision! Therefore, next to storage we also offer multiple secondary activities, focusing on delivery precision, service, and efficiency.
This is us, your new colleagues
Our team is called Warehouse Engineering and it supports all teams in our central distribution center in Gent. The team consist of Packaging Engineers, Logistics Engineers and Inventory specialists.
We are part of the Operational Support team in CDC Ghent. This department supports operations in different ways with topics related to Maintenance and Real Estate, Process & IT, Warehouse & Packaging Engineering, Warehouse Technologies, Lead DC and Known Consignor.
We are a passionate team with a no-nonsense attitude, and we are all ‘proud to deliver’.
Do you just love to...
1. You contribute to the continuous improvement of the safety, quality, lead time, cost efficiency, and environmental impact of our warehouse operations
2. You can engage with a variety of stakeholders within the organization to ensure alignment and effective communication
3. You can reflect on your work and assumptions, and you are not afraid to validate these in our operational context
4. You make sure that the flows of material are in synch with the info flows, from the moment they arrive from our supplier until they are sent to our customers
5. You design logistics process flows based on the needs of the organization
6. Based on your logistics engineering expertise, you actively participate in Continuous Improvement activities, kaizen workshops and Focus Improvement activities
7. You analyze data to maximize the density of the warehouse zones for optimal productivity and quality of the operations
8. You coordinate the necessary improvement actions
9. You support the operations in the implementation of the dynamic norm model (time studies, work method analysis) and play an important role in the data management
Are you the one?
10. Experience in optimization of logistic flows is key
11. Holistic end to end view on logistic issues
12. Team player, cross-functional work and able to define priorities
13. Master’s Degree in engineering is a plus, else equal with proven and relevant experience
14. Fluently in English, and preferably in Dutch
A perfect match?
The opportunity to work in a global and dynamic organization with highly skilled colleagues. A working environment that truly believes in customer success, trust, passion, performance, and change.
Regular opportunities for training and education to develop yourself continuously. Extra days off, a company restaurant, initiatives concerning health and wellbeing.
A competitive payment based on your experience & competences that will develop depending on your input and performance. Extralegal benefits.
Let's do this!
Are you ready to learn and develop with us?
And that is what we are looking for, to complete the CDC team. You act according to the Volvo Leadership Values and care deeply for the well-being and the development of your team members and colleagues.
Regardless the name of the function, we are all here to secure and improve our E2E performance and to create a culture of empowerment. If it is you, please jump in and join us for the ride!
Due to summer holidays, applications will be processed as from mid-August
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?