Supply Planner
Greensboro, NC, US, 27409
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.
What you will do
Mission/Purpose of the Position
The Supply Planner position is part of the Supply Planning & Dealer Inventory Management (SP/DIM) organization within SML NA. The SP/DIM organization is responsible for parts availability, backorder recovery, delivery precision and inventory.
This position is responsible for inventory levels and fill-rates in the service market parts distribution-system. Frequent, effective and accurate communication with outside suppliers and internal departments such as Purchasing, Customer Service, Parts Marketing, Spare Parts Engineering, Distribution, and the production facilities is essential. Also key to the success of the position is extensive monitoring of the planning system, with close attention to shortages and past due schedule lines, as well as negotiation of improved and precise delivery dates and development of supplier relationships to achieve organizational performance targets such as fill-rates, delivery precision, backorder lines, dollars and aging.
The Supply Planner must be flexible and multi-task oriented as priorities change from day-to-day in a fast-paced environment. The ability to extract data, understand, analyze, and determine necessary courses of action in an independent, professional, and timely manner is the key to achieving the customer-focused objectives of this position. This individual will also be relied upon to take the initiative to solve problems in ways that are creative and self-determined.
Scope & Influence
This position reports to one of the brand-responsible managers within the SP/DIM function and is located in Greensboro, NC.
Essential Functions
• Ensure all supply planning parameters are appropriately maintained in order to provide accurate delivery schedule information to suppliers.
• Perform order handling/expediting functions and daily parts maintenance (e.g. supersessions, and parts requisitions to purchasing, loading ship dates) as necessary.
• Conduct continual reviews of suppliers’ performance and corrective activity plans by means of performance monitoring, statistics, meetings, presentations, and other relevant communication.
• Communicate organizational expectations to achieve continuous improvements in quality, lead-time and costs
• Host and drive effective meetings with focus on supplier accountability and follow-up.
• Identify and report supply chain related problems in day-to-day activities in an effort to increase overall efficiency and productivity.
• Provide effective customer-focused responses in a timely manner to internal/external customers.
• Prepare, create, and analyze reports and statistics as required/directed by management (such as cost analysis, quantitative analysis, supplier performance, etc…).
• Resolve internal/external parts discrepancies with distribution centers and suppliers.
• Serve as liaison between customer service, product support, and purchasing.
• Participate in cross functional/cultural teams.
• Remain abreast of product knowledge, organizational structure and strategy.
• Work on continuous improvement through the Volvo Production System.
• Act according to the Volvo Values.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
Who are you?
Minimum Education and Experience
• College degree in relevant field or 3 years’ experience in Inventory Management, Production Planning or Purchasing.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment striving towards operational excellence guided by Volvo’s Values and the Code of Conduct.
Necessary Technical/Functional/Language Skills
• As all documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and theories.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong math, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Internally motivated and proactive.
• Strong knowledge of PC applications required, especially Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Microsoft Access desirable.
What’s in it for you?
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.
• On-site Café with Catering Option for Busy Lifestyles.
• 24/7/365 On-site Gym and Lockers offered at a reduced, monthly membership fee.
• Free health and wellness programs and resources.
• Electric vehicle charging stations, bike racks, walking paths and outdoor-dining seating at multiple locations on campus.
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!
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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?
Nearest Major Market: Greensboro