Senior Material Planner

Volvo • Greensboro, NC

110d • $83,500 - $103,100

About The Position

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. 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Drive Procurement delivery schedules to ensure on-time deliveries and material availability at the point of use.
• Analyze and act on late/early deliveries and other warnings/alerts to maintain optimal supply chain performance. Drive mitigation plans.
• Verify and secure correct parameter settings and master data to ensure accurate and efficient material planning.
• Contribute to transport optimization efforts to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage large projects or end-to-end processes with limited oversight from the manager, ensuring successful completion and alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead and drive AI and automation initiatives across both Prototype Purchasing and Prototype Operations.
• Coach, review, and train lower-level Material Planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Address and resolve difficult and complex problems that arise in the material planning process.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree