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We love our cars, but it's the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people.

That's why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people.

We are currently looking for a Logistics Specialist, Material Flow Planning based out of St. Volkswagen Group's largest cell factory in St.

Thomas will carry out all battery activities – from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European and North American gigafactories.

Headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, we are experiencing the transformation of mobility up close. To reach these goals we need your POWER

We are looking for a Logistics Specialist - Material Flow Planning to plan, implement, and optimize internal material flow processes for the PowerCo SE facility in St.

Reporting to temporarily to the CFO, you will support and contribute to the PowerCo SE logistics team to achieve the objectives of the logistics rollout project at the St.

Thomas facility.
This is a temporary flex hybrid model requiring 2 days in the St. Thomas office, subject to change based on the needs and nature of this project. Implement and localize PowerCo SE standard logistics processes in the St. Thomas facility and design optimal internal material flows (e.g. specific loading and unloading requirements, repacking or cleanliness requirements, or waste and scrap transports) with efficiency and cost effectiveness in mind.

Coordinate logistics planning activities with both the local and central operations team at PowerCo SE, and coordinate and lead topics such as local process requirements, material flow within the St.

Thomas facility and in design meetings with the General Planner.

Develop detailed plans for the implementation of coordination processes and material flow designs in collaboration with the local ramp-up team and PowerCo SE headquarters in Germany.

Work closely with production teams to align logistics plans with manufacturing schedules, implement improvements to streamline material flows and reduce lead times, and facilitate communication between logistics and production departments to address challenges and ensure synchronization.

Identify and implement technology solutions to enhance logistics and material flow processes.

Collaborate with IT teams to integrate logistics systems with other factory management systems and define requirements for IT solutions supporting the logistics processes.

Anticipate and mitigate potential risks in material flows and logistics processes while developing contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges.

Initiate and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics planning and execution.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of logistics plans, implementation schedules, and performance metrics and provide regular reports on key logistics performance indicators.

Implement best practices within and beyond the PowerCo SE facility in Canada and staying informed about industry trends.
Thomas facility, Volkswagen Group Canada, and PowerCo SE headquarters.
Post-Secondary Education in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent relevant work experience
~5+ years in a related logistics planning function, ideally within a large, global organization
~ In-depth, proven experience in logistics material flow planning, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
~ Ability to work effectively and efficiently in an environment of shifting priorities, timelines and occasional ambiguity
~ Experience in battery or battery cell logistics or handling hazardous goods would be considered an asset
~ German language skills are considered an asset

A flexible and collaborative team dynamic
Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process.

If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee.

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