Senior Crisis & Risk Leader

About the role

The Crisis and Risk Management team is dedicated to ensuring crisis management, risk assessment, and mitigation activities across Volvo Group suppliers in North America. The Senior Supplier Crisis & Risk Leader / Task Force Leader is responsible for managing supplier delivery crises, providing supply chain expertise, and coordinating with different stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery crises management and provide supply chain expertise to solve crises
• Interact with purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and engineering teams to minimize impacts to Volvo plants
• Identify root causes of crises through deep dive and problem solving
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve manufacturing processes
• Coordinate communication during crises situations
• Monitor and act on risk suppliers to prevent crises at operations
• Contribute to the development and way of working within the team
• Serve as a key partner of Purchasing Operations groups regarding supply chain issues

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business
• 6+ years of Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, or Supply Chain experience
• Experience from the automotive industry is preferred, but not required
• Supply chain development and crisis management skills

What are you?

• Flexibility and preparedness to travel with short notice
• Ability to elaborate concise reports and communicate to different audiences
• Leverage lean manufacturing knowledge
• Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Customer focused mindset, dedicated to meeting external and internal customer expectations
• Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose
• Strong integrity and creativity
• Strong analytical skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive base salary, annual bonus, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and others
• 401(k) with employer match, plus additional company contribution
• Generous Employee Time Off, additional company holiday days, community volunteering hours
• Onsite facilities and activities that make everyday living easier, including a cafeteria, fitness center, health services, and more
• Inclusive organization prioritizing employees' health and well-being
• Volvo Group University for professional and personal development
• Global organization with expansive career growth opportunities
• Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration
• Multiple automotive electric charging stations
• Bike racks, walking paths, multiple locations for outdoor dining/seating
• Employee discounts