Dealer Inventory Management Analyst

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108239BR
Entity

Group Trucks Operations
Position Description

Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and driving business performance - utilizing digital technologies, insights based on data and working in diverse and global teams?

Are you attracted to deliver industry best-in-class dealer inventory management? As Dealer Inventory Management Analyst you can.

Service Market Logistics (SML) is part of Group Trucks Operations (GTO). We are an organization of approximately 4,000 employees globally in more than 40 locations. Every day, we are delivering world-class operational excellence for our customers, based upon smart logistics solutions. Our job is to develop, manage and optimize the Service Market supply chain for all Volvo Group brands and JV's. The scope for Service Market Logistics includes Flow Optimization, Inventory Management, Distribution Center operations, Customs & Trade, as well as the development of logistics solutions to ensure the highest possible parts availability, delivery precision and quality everywhere in the world. We strive for an innovative and diverse workplace, exercising the Volvo Group values with high focus on customer success.

What You Will Do - Mission/Purpose of the Position

The Dealer Inventory Management Analyst position is part of the Dealer Inventory Management (DIM) Analyst NA team within the SML Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) organization. Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) is the function at Service Market Logistics where we enable customer success through an optimized supply chain from suppliers to customers by balancing service levels, tied-up capital, transport cost and performance. One of the most fun parts of being a part of the SCO team is that we work together with all Truck brands and Business areas. What we do has a direct impact on the satisfaction of our customers. With us, you can push your own professional skills and drive change together with committed people!

You will be part of the DIM Analyst network securing an optimized steering of spare parts to our 3,000 dealers around the globe through an automated inventory concept. Within DIM Analytics, you will have a broad role working with supply chain optimization, deep analysis as well as forward-looking development. You will have the opportunity to really make a difference for the future together with supporting colleagues in a highly international and skilled team. You will work in close collaboration with a variety of stakeholders and colleagues to secure optimized service for our end customers throughout the supply chain.

We are in a transformation journey , utilizing the possibilities of big data, advanced analytics and the rolling-out PlanIT - a cloud native planning solution - allowing agile micro services development – by the team – driving the development of future capabilities within the DIM function. You will play an active role in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the solution.

Scope & Influence

This position will report to the Manager of Dealer Inventory Management Analysis NA and is based in Greensboro, NC.

Essential Functions
·  Simulate and optimize service, inventory, and forecasting parameters to enable cost efficient ways to meet future spare parts demand
·  Analyze sales pattern versus system-generated forecasts identifying insights, trends, and deviations
·  Develop future DIM capabilities by developing micro services in a cloud native solution in a DevOps team structure
·  Explore and develop methods to utilize Leading Indicator demand shaping information to forecast parts when historical demand will not be representative for future demand
·  Use data to surface and investigate supply chain challenges; create analysis to identify problem root causes and provide solutions in supply chain operation
·  Ability to visualize and tell a story with data that compels stakeholders to understand and take action (PowerBI, Qlikview, Tableau, etc.)
·  Work on continuous improvement through the Volvo Production System
·  Act according to the Volvo values
·  Other duties as assigned by Management Minimum Education and Experience
·  BA/BS degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics/Statistics, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience. MS degree preferred
·  3 to 5 years of relevant experience preferred
·  Experience working with logistics in a complex global supply chain
·  Holistic view and ability to grasp the end to end supply chain
·  Knowledge of where to find relevant logistics data, how to retrieve it, and how to validate the data in terms of relevance, correctness and completeness
·  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 problem solving, research and analytical skills
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·  Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively within a multi-cultural and international environment to all levels of the organization
·  Ability to compile and present findings and possible recommendations to a diverse audience
·  Ability to develop and maintain productive business relationships
·  Comfortable learning new technologies
·  Proficiency in 1 or more scripting languages (Python, R, Java, Apache Spark, etc.)
·  Knowledge of Agile methodology, Microsoft Azure, DevOPs, or software development
·  Knowledge in Portuguese and/or Spanish a plus Curious to know more about the job, the future colleagues or upcoming explorations, don't hesitate to reach out. If you think you are the perfect match to come share our fun, send in your application today!
Country

United States
Position Title

Dealer Inventory Management Analyst
City/Town

Greensboro
Functional Area

Logistics
Travel Required (maximum)

Occasional Travel
About us

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group's leading brands - Volvo, Volvo Penta, UD Trucks, Terex Trucks, SDLG, Renault Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, Mack, Eicher, Dongfeng Trucks and Arquus.

Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group's engines and transmissions, as well as all production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group's customers as well as for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chain for all brands, production facilities and distribution centers where the Volvo Group operates. In Volvo Group Trucks Operations you will be part of a diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Employment/Assignment Type

Regular
Last application date

18-Dec-2020
State / Province

North Carolina
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