Able to analyze supplier capacity and supplier investment requests
Actively engaged with Volvo/Mack suppliers and supply chains
Ability to accurately assess supplier weaknesses and provide solutions
Monitor high risk supplier development issues to prevent crisis at our Volvo operations
Drive and develop supplier problem solving techniques for identified supplier fault issues
Fix and develop supplier production systems and processes to prevent impact to Volvo operations
Drive supplier operational excellence
Set focused priorities to reach objectives
Work in accordance with the GTP processes, the Code of Conduct and the Volvo Way
Represent GTP at suppliers and escalate as needed to prevent crisis at our Volvo operations
Competence required for the position:
Act with strong sense of urgency and commitment
Able to handle uncertainty and the unexpected
Able to handle unfamiliar tasks, using previous experiences
Ability to multitask and manage workload efficiently and effectively
Ability to drive sense of urgency to suppliers focused on information, communication, and results. Provide direct & actionable feedback
Be customer focused
Provide timely information for accurate decisions
Able to create trustful relations and face reality, surface problems and support finding solutions
Strong collaboration and leadership skills
Able to execute in a complex regional organization
Anticipate bottlenecks, explore contingencies, and provide solutions