Data Scientist Senior

Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity.

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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. 

Who are we

At Strategy & Digitalization in Volvo Production Logistics we work in networks and self-forming teams, make decisions together in our communities where we have data and knowledge. Our cultural transformation brings joy, energy, and results. We always try new things, love teaching and coaching. We explore new technologies and ways of working, evolving every day, every week. We work for end-to-end orchestration and find ways to augment all teams on an energizing journey. Transforming is us.

We are in the AI age, exploring new technologies and solutions with the aim of developing a future competitive edge for the Volvo Group. You will play an important role in creating the supply chain of the future.

What you will do

In this role as a Senior Data Scientist, you will contribute to our journey to evolve analytics in the logistics context and take responsibility for how we model and build decision intelligence into our supply chain. As we aim to involve the entire organization, you will be an ambassador of advanced analytics and help us become more data-driven in our decision-making.

You will be responsible for applying a scientific mindset and engineering skills to analyze large volumes of complex data. Typical tasks include, but are not limited to, developing algorithms and services related to the analyzed data using Machine Learning, AI, Deep Learning, and Reinforcement Learning.

Who are you

We believe that you have a degree in mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics, or a related field, and that you possess 4-5 years of experience working with advanced analytics, complex systems, and optimization using cloud-based technologies to manage the necessary data volume. We value creative problem-solvers who are passionate about their work. Ideally, you are a communicative person who values building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders and has the ability to explain complex topics in simple terms.

You are proficient in Python, accustomed to handling large amounts of data using frameworks such as Spark, and comfortable with both sci-kit learn and deep learning libraries like TensorFlow and PyTorch. 

If you happen to have experience in supply chain, either from a theoretical perspective or hands-on, we consider it a merit but not a requirement.

Are you curious and have questions? Call us!

Johan Andersson, VP Strategy & Digitalization; +46 73 902 16 40
Thomas Nordenskjöld, Director Decision Intelligence from March 1st; +46 739 02 53 55
Camilla Reis, HR BP; +46 313220789

Last application day is February 4th. 

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.

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 Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?