Delivery & Planning Analyst
Byhalia, MS, US, 38611
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.
What you will do
Service Market Logistics North America (NA) is a part of SML and has about 1,000 employees across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We operate the Central Distribution Center in Byhalia, MS as well as Regional Distribution Centers across the NA region.
The Volvo Group culture is defined by a set of five carefully chosen values- Customer success, Trust, Passion, Change, and Performance. These values guide our day-to-day behavior and drive our decision-making at all levels of the organization. They express our shared beliefs across countries and entities to form the basis for a high-performing culture that can help maximize the full potential of the organization. Our company values help guide us on that journey.
Position Description
The Operational Resource Planner is responsible for collecting and analyzing of all relevant business information having impact on workload of CDC Byhalia processes.
This information is being translated into operational recommendations to tune and/or adjust daily operations.
Resulting actions are being owned and coordinated by the Operational Resource Planner.
Influence
Operational mandate related to estimating required resources and providing advice to operations about proper allocation of resources. Has an influence on Delivery performance of CDC Byhalia (Inbound Leadtime & Outbound Departure precision)
Key responsibilities/ accountabilities
• Represents CDC Byhalia and line management during interface meetings with colleagues, partners, and customers
• Aligning the needs and opportunities of DC Operations and different interfaces
• Analyzing proposed supply chain adjustments (Material Planning, SCO, DCs, ...)
• Translating activities with influence on workload vs manpower towards DC Operations and coordinating implementation
• Targets for workload leveling (IN/OUT + between brands)
• Targets for resource balancing, inclusive equipment
• Monitoring, reporting & securing Delivery cost drivers & KPI’s
• Drive the collaborative forecasting process through category reviews, partnering with various supply chain teams
• Expedite operation that delay schedules and/or alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
• Utilize demand planning tools and software to track historical trends, research, evaluate, audit to forecast results
• safety and environment conscience
• Quality Improvement Tools
• Business understanding
• Implementing maintenance awareness
• Retrieve information and data
• Planning and scheduling
• Trouble shooting
• Data Analysis Reporting
• Perform additional functions as needed
Main targets and results
• Monitoring & analyzing of Delivery performance in all processes
• Suggesting, initiating & coordinating of Improvement actions regarding Delivery
• Providing Mid & Long-term workload & resource planning
• Monitoring of cost drivers & KPI's, with focus on Delivery performance
Who are you?
Qualifications / Skills
• Master’s or equivalate experience
• Knowledge of logistics processes and business acumen
• Holistic & analytic reasoning
• Knowledge of analytical tools & techniques
• Customer oriented and strong in building networks
• Cross functional work
• Passionate about continuous improvement
• Result oriented
• Strong communication skills
What’s in it for you?
We recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That is why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• 401k, With Matching Contributions.
• Paid Time Off, including 8 paid community volunteering hours per year.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options.
• Growth Opportunities.
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Discounted benefits to local event venues and events, as well as National business partners.
Ready for the next move?
Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
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?
Nearest Major Market: Memphis