Volvo Group
Head of Supply Network Resiliency North America (Director)
Volvo Group, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure 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.
Volvo Group Purchasing is a team of change makers that thrive in a fast-paced and exciting business environment. We are a truly global team with real passion for innovation, sustainability, and people, and where lifelong learning is an essential part of our culture. With our ecosystem of supply partners, we shape the world we want to live in and deliver value to our customers, society, and the Volvo Group.
Our team in Group Trucks Purchasing North America is an organization that is supporting Volvo Trucks North America and Mack brands on the purchasing related activities both on automotive and indirect purchasing.
Supply Network Resiliency (SNR) is a department within Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing with responsibility for volume and supplier capacity management, supply partner development and risk and crisis management. The team works cross functionally to enable the best performance from our supply partners to ensure customer success. We are leading a digital transformation in our department to monitor and develop our supply partners. This will further enable us to have full transparency and proactive visibility of risks during end-to-end processes.
What We Are Looking For
The Volvo Group is seeking a strategic and dynamic leader for the role of Head of Supply Network Resiliency (SNR). This is a key Director level leadership position ensuring the stability and adaptability of our supply network for North America. This role involves the cross-functional coordination of activities with manufacturing, technology, suppliers, several purchasing functions, and the truck brands. The Head of SNR needs to be able to function in dynamic and complex scenarios, establishing the needed connections to ensure the best outcomes.
What You Will Be Doing
In the role of Head of Supply Network Resiliency for Volvo Group Purchasing North America, you will lead a team of Managers dedicated to Supply Network Development and Risk & Crisis Management. This position will collaborate with strategic and operational lines, cross-functional stakeholders, and our supply network to ensure end-to-end readiness.
This person will be located in Greensboro, NC, and will report to the Head of Supply Network Resiliency and Project Management North America (VP).
Main responsibilities will include:
Lead a Department: Manage and develop a department of supply chain professionals focused on supply network development, risk and crisis management, and supplier capacity
Crisis Management: Oversee a robust crisis governance to respond effectively to supply chain disruptions caused by unforeseen events, such as natural disasters, geopolitical risks, and supplier issues
Supplier Capacity: Lead a team that conducts and reports out to senior leadership on supplier capacity and performance, identifying potential risks and bottlenecks in our supply network
Risk Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams/departments to assess supply chain vulnerabilities, establish early warning tools/systems, and ensure proper mitigation activities
Strategic Planning: Work closely with purchasing leaders, logistics, and manufacturing teams to develop and implement long-term strategies to ensure a resilient supply network
Continuous Improvement: Drive CI initiatives to strengthen supply chain flexibility and adaptability
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior leadership and supply partners to foster collaboration and communication
Reporting & Communications: Regular updates to senior leadership on the health of our supply network, ongoing risks, and mitigation plans
Competence and Experience
University degree in Engineering/Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain, and/or related field
10+ years of relevant purchasing, project management, crisis management, operations, or quality experience coming from the automotive/heavy trucking/construction equipment, or aerospace industries
Demonstrated proficiency in transformational leadership skills such as: ability to execute in a global matrix organization, adept problem solver with solid judgment, ability to operate with ambiguity, ability to influence
Demonstrated proficiency in leading leaders such as: coaching and mentoring, building a high-performing department with high morale, providing direct and actionable feedback, and providing opportunities for personal and professional development and growth
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional decision-making ability
Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, highly visible, and ever-changing environment with strict deadlines and tight timelines for delivery
Language Skills: Proficiency in English is required, Spanish language skills are a plus but not mandatory
Travel Requirements: The role could require up to 30-40% travel to various locations, both domestically and internationally
Compensation/Benefits
Competitive base salary
Company bonus
Comprehensive health benefits
401(K) with company match, as well as additional automatic company contribution
Culture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all
Flexible work environment
5 - 6 weeks of annual vacation
Global organization with expansive career growth opportunities
Volvo Group University for professional and personal development
Workplace health/wellness, and reimbursement programs
Onsite fitness center and cafeteria
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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 Purchasing
has 125 BSEK in purchasing annual spend and 2,550 supply chain partners in serial production. We deliver the best possible products and service that bring value to our customers through scouting and working with high performing supply chain partners. We support Volvo Group's mission ‘Driving prosperity through transport solutions' through sustainability, business ethics and innovation. Joining us means working in a global context with 1,400 colleagues from diverse backgrounds and different nationalities across 25 countries while contributing to the core business and results of Volvo Group.
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Volvo Group Purchasing is a team of change makers that thrive in a fast-paced and exciting business environment. We are a truly global team with real passion for innovation, sustainability, and people, and where lifelong learning is an essential part of our culture. With our ecosystem of supply partners, we shape the world we want to live in and deliver value to our customers, society, and the Volvo Group.
Our team in Group Trucks Purchasing North America is an organization that is supporting Volvo Trucks North America and Mack brands on the purchasing related activities both on automotive and indirect purchasing.
Supply Network Resiliency (SNR) is a department within Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing with responsibility for volume and supplier capacity management, supply partner development and risk and crisis management. The team works cross functionally to enable the best performance from our supply partners to ensure customer success. We are leading a digital transformation in our department to monitor and develop our supply partners. This will further enable us to have full transparency and proactive visibility of risks during end-to-end processes.
What We Are Looking For
The Volvo Group is seeking a strategic and dynamic leader for the role of Head of Supply Network Resiliency (SNR). This is a key Director level leadership position ensuring the stability and adaptability of our supply network for North America. This role involves the cross-functional coordination of activities with manufacturing, technology, suppliers, several purchasing functions, and the truck brands. The Head of SNR needs to be able to function in dynamic and complex scenarios, establishing the needed connections to ensure the best outcomes.
What You Will Be Doing
In the role of Head of Supply Network Resiliency for Volvo Group Purchasing North America, you will lead a team of Managers dedicated to Supply Network Development and Risk & Crisis Management. This position will collaborate with strategic and operational lines, cross-functional stakeholders, and our supply network to ensure end-to-end readiness.
This person will be located in Greensboro, NC, and will report to the Head of Supply Network Resiliency and Project Management North America (VP).
Main responsibilities will include:
Lead a Department: Manage and develop a department of supply chain professionals focused on supply network development, risk and crisis management, and supplier capacity
Crisis Management: Oversee a robust crisis governance to respond effectively to supply chain disruptions caused by unforeseen events, such as natural disasters, geopolitical risks, and supplier issues
Supplier Capacity: Lead a team that conducts and reports out to senior leadership on supplier capacity and performance, identifying potential risks and bottlenecks in our supply network
Risk Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams/departments to assess supply chain vulnerabilities, establish early warning tools/systems, and ensure proper mitigation activities
Strategic Planning: Work closely with purchasing leaders, logistics, and manufacturing teams to develop and implement long-term strategies to ensure a resilient supply network
Continuous Improvement: Drive CI initiatives to strengthen supply chain flexibility and adaptability
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior leadership and supply partners to foster collaboration and communication
Reporting & Communications: Regular updates to senior leadership on the health of our supply network, ongoing risks, and mitigation plans
Competence and Experience
University degree in Engineering/Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain, and/or related field
10+ years of relevant purchasing, project management, crisis management, operations, or quality experience coming from the automotive/heavy trucking/construction equipment, or aerospace industries
Demonstrated proficiency in transformational leadership skills such as: ability to execute in a global matrix organization, adept problem solver with solid judgment, ability to operate with ambiguity, ability to influence
Demonstrated proficiency in leading leaders such as: coaching and mentoring, building a high-performing department with high morale, providing direct and actionable feedback, and providing opportunities for personal and professional development and growth
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional decision-making ability
Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, highly visible, and ever-changing environment with strict deadlines and tight timelines for delivery
Language Skills: Proficiency in English is required, Spanish language skills are a plus but not mandatory
Travel Requirements: The role could require up to 30-40% travel to various locations, both domestically and internationally
Compensation/Benefits
Competitive base salary
Company bonus
Comprehensive health benefits
401(K) with company match, as well as additional automatic company contribution
Culture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all
Flexible work environment
5 - 6 weeks of annual vacation
Global organization with expansive career growth opportunities
Volvo Group University for professional and personal development
Workplace health/wellness, and reimbursement programs
Onsite fitness center and cafeteria
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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 Purchasing
has 125 BSEK in purchasing annual spend and 2,550 supply chain partners in serial production. We deliver the best possible products and service that bring value to our customers through scouting and working with high performing supply chain partners. We support Volvo Group's mission ‘Driving prosperity through transport solutions' through sustainability, business ethics and innovation. Joining us means working in a global context with 1,400 colleagues from diverse backgrounds and different nationalities across 25 countries while contributing to the core business and results of Volvo Group.
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