Material Planner/Expeditor

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.

Summary Of Position

The Material Planner is responsible to secure the suppliers deliver according to the EDI and to mitigate line impacts in case of any deviation. The Material Planner will also be responsible to work to ensure that areas or responsibility such as systems, DCN’s, forecasting and special projects are implemented on time and accurately.

Core Responsibilities

• The Material Planner will require knowledge on their main part numbers through GEMBA walks
• The Material Planner is responsible to investigate availability of spare parts, part substitution with engineering and support from other plants, to avoid line impact for the concerned part number(s). The material planner will support other plants on request in shortage situations
• The Material Planner will notify the scheduling department of potential material shortages that would affect the production schedule
• The Material Planner will inform/escalate deviations and risk for disturbances to responsible Supervisor
• The Material Planner will escalate crisis or risk suppliers according to the escalation ladder
• The Material Planner is responsible to act towards supplier based on information from Material Handling Production/IMC and offsite sequencing facilities in case of inventory inaccuracies
• The Material Planner is responsible to communicate with PL Transport Operations to check ETA’s, to notify about carrier issues
• The Material Planner will be the point of contact with the suppliers to resolve receiving discrepancies from an inventory and account payable perspective
• Reviews excess material to determine possible dispositions through substitution, rework, scrap, return to vendor or sell to Volvo Aftermarket
• The Material Planner will work on a daily basis with the supplier through Teams calls to secure correct SDP and to request the supplier for root cause analysis and actions when the target score of SDP is not met
• The Material Planner will work in a pro-active mode with the suppliers by asking questions related to the logistic requirements & delivery manual. Issues can be further escalated internally when needed
• Responsible for forecast orders, which includes maintaining special commodities forecasting and movement of orders for the DCN process.
• The Material Planner will be responsible to answer questions from the supplier(s) and buyer (s) on EDI/forecast with support, if needed, from supervisor and/or IT
• The Material Planner is responsible to secure correct parameters in GILM (transport time) and notify the supervisor for updates if applicable
• The Material Planner will participate in local department meetings.
• The Material Planner will participate in continuous improvement activities.
• The Material Planner will provide correct information in the Emergency routine tool on request of SRM
  
  

Required Skills And Competencies

• Analytical Skills: Recognizing patterns in data, information, or events, drawing logical conclusions, and taking appropriate action
• Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on
• Communication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably and actively seeking feedback non-defensively
• Conceptual Thinking: Understanding how elements, problems, and situations are related to each other and to the larger environment
• Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to required or higher standards, and pitching in to get the job done
• Flexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
• Initiative: Taking action in the absence of specific instructions or in the absence of a specific requirement, taking reasonable risks to achieve results, and persevering when challenged
• Ownership / Accountability: Taking the lead in getting the job done and accepting responsibility for personal actions, costs, and results
• Problem Solving/Decision Making: Taking a well-ordered approach to solving problems and mitigating obstacles or resistance
• Quality Advocate: Championing the quality process by reinforcing the organization's vision, quality values, and quality processes and by fostering the continuous improvement of all operational and business practices
• Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources to achieve group goals and outcomes
  
  

Minimum Required Qualifications

The minimum education and experience requirements can be met through any one of the pathways described in the charts below. Please note: In order to meet the minimum requirements, each item listed within the pathway chart must be met. In the event there are no bidders and we must recruit externally, experience with similar outside systems may be substituted.

Path A: Education 4 year Degree

Path B: Education 5 years Related experience in Material Planning or Supply Chain Management

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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?