Senior Material Planner

What you will do

The Material Planner-Senior is responsible for driving Procurement activities and adapting delivery schedules or other agreements to ensure on-time deliveries and material availability at the point of use. This role involves managing large projects or end-to-end processes with limited oversight from the manager, coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals, and solving complex problems. Additionally, this role drives AI and automation adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement and Scheduling: Drive Procurement delivery schedules to ensure on-time deliveries and material availability at the point of use.
• Delivery Analysis: Analyze and act on late/early deliveries and other warnings/alerts to maintain optimal supply chain performance. Drive mitigation plans.
• Parameter Verification: Verify and secure correct parameter settings and master data to ensure accurate and efficient material planning.
• Transport Optimization: Contribute to transport optimization efforts to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Project Management: Manage large projects or end-to-end processes with limited oversight from the manager, ensuring successful completion and alignment with organizational goals.
• Artificial Intelligence / Automation Focus: Lead and drive AI and automation initiatives across both Prototype Purchasing and Prototype Operations. This role will be responsible for integrating AI into daily work. Candidates should be proficient with tools such as—but not limited to—CoPilot Studio, Power Automate, Python, and VBA.
• Team Leadership: Coach, review, and train lower-level Material Planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve difficult and complex problems that arise in the material planning process.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring: 

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities 
• Proven experience solving complex problems effectivley 

Requirements

• 8 years of relevant experience in material planning or a related field.
• A degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related discipline is preferred.
• Proficiency in material planning software and tools, including, MS Project, Protom, Power BI, Excel, Gloria, GPS

What’s in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive base salary + company bonus pay structure.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and others.
• 401(k) with employer match, plus additional company contribution.
• Generous Employee Time Off, additional company holidays and volunteering hours.
• Onsite facilities and activities that make everyday living easier, including a cafeteria, fitness center, health services, and more.
   

In addition to the above, you will also enjoy:

• An inclusive organization that prioritizes employees’ health and well-being.
• Volvo Group University for professional and personal development.
• A global organization with expansive career growth opportunities.
• Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration.
• Competency development through established competence based career pathing.
• Multiple automotive electric charging stations.
• Bike racks, walking paths, outdoor dining/seating.
• Employee discounts and perks.

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to reviewing your application!