Planning Analyst

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.

Description

The material planner is responsible to secure the suppliers deliver according to the EDI (electronic data interchange) and to mitigate line impacts in case of any deviation

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible to continuously follow and act on the different alarms from GILM
• 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
• Notify the scheduling department of potential material shortages that would affect the production schedule
• Inform/escalate deviations and risk for disturbances to responsible Supervisor
• Escalate crisis or risk suppliers according to the escalation ladder
• Responsible to act towards supplier based on information from Material Handling Production/IMC and offsite sequencing facilities in case of inventory inaccuracies
• Responsible to act towards supplier based on input from the Supplier quality Plant Engineer to replenish bad material
• Responsible to communicate with DCN Coordinator on delivery of phase-in/phase-out parts
• Authority to decide on XTR (Extra transportation request) to a certain dollar figure, securing correct XTR information
• Responsible to inform packaging engineering in case of deviations between MOQ and agreed packaging quantity
• Responsible to communicate with PL Transport Operations to check ETA’s, to notify about carrier issues
• 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
• 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 working with AP to resolve supplier payment issues
• Responsible to perform RCA on request in case of production disturbance, impacting the MA@PU
• Responsible to answer questions from the supplier(s) on EDI/forecast with support from supervisor and/or IT
• Responsible to secure correct parameters in GILM (transport time) and notify the supervisor for updates if applicable
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Provide correct information in the Emergency routine tool on request of SRM
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience

• Associate degree in business/ supply chain/ related filed or 5 years related experience
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years related experience preferred
• Ability to prioritize and plan the daily work
• Ability to work in team or independently
• Computer Skills (intermediate in Microsoft excel, work, access, teams)
• Analytical skills including data trends investigations
• Data analysis utilizing problem solving tools (kaizen, 5W, Fishbone, Root Cause)
• Customer Focus Mind Set
  
  

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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?