Senior Logistics Data Engineer
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management
In short
As a Senior Logistics Data Engineer at Volvo Cars, you will bridge global logistics operations with digital transformation. You will lead the implementation and strategy for TMS and digital logistics solutions, leveraging cloud data lakes (Snowflake) to design BI frameworks, automate reporting, and drive efficiencies. This role requires advanced analytics skills, logistics systems expertise, and strong executive communication abilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead the functional deployment, integration, and continuous improvement of TMS platforms and software applications.
- Partner with enterprise IT, software vendors, and external transport partners to oversee integration channels (EDI/API).
- Establish and enforce master data standards, routing logic, and system configurations.
- Serve as the primary business owner for software change management, defining functional requirements, leading UAT, and managing vendor roadmaps.
- Extract, model, and analyze complex supply chain datasets within Snowflake to identify bottlenecks and opportunities.
- Design and deploy enterprise PowerBI visual intelligence solutions for executive dashboards and strategic reporting.
- Lead process-automation initiatives using Power Automate, Python, or SQL to eliminate manual data handling.
- Translate complex data models into strategic insights and business cases for executive leadership.
- Lead regional deployment teams, IT stakeholders, and external software vendors to execute the logistics digitization roadmap.
- Guide management in strategic decision-making by providing data-driven recommendations.
- Champion software adoption, develop standard operating frameworks, and elevate organizational data literacy.
Requirements
- 7+ years of combined experience in business intelligence or systems management.
- Hands-on experience in supply chain operations, transport management, or finished vehicle logistics.
- University degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Logistics, or Supply Chain (or equivalent practical experience).
- Proven experience querying enterprise data lakes (Snowflake / SQL) and building scalable PowerBI reporting architectures.
- Deep functional familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), enterprise integrations (EDI ANSI X12 / EDIFACT, APIs), and supply chain workflows.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to turn operational friction into structured digital solutions.
- Outstanding ability to articulate technical strategies to non-technical operational leaders and executive stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a track record of addressing complex operational challenges through data.
- Ability to convey technical and analytical concepts clearly to non-technical business partners and executive stakeholders.
- High inner drive, proactive mindset, and the ability to take full ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced global environment.
- Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Tax-advantaged savings accounts.
- Wellness program with discounts and gifts.
- Voluntary benefits.
- Robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
- The Family Bond by Volvo Cars: global paid parental leave policy.
- Discounted rates on a new Volvo through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP).
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Company
Volvo Cars
Job Posted
1 day ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Ridgeville, United States
Qualification
Bachelor, No Formal Education
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