Material Control Manager

Job description

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. 

About the Role

At Volvo Group Australia you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. You will: 

As a Material Control Manager, you will lead and coordinate all material control activities at the Wacol site, ensuring efficient and effective material flows from local and global suppliers. You will manage a team, drive performance, and be accountable for budgeting and hiring. The role involves achieving KPIs in material availability, supplier delivery precision, air freight, and inventory turnover.

Key Responsibilities

·  Achieve KPIs related to material availability and supplier delivery precision.
·  Continuously review and optimize material control operations.
·  Implement improvement plans in consultation with stakeholders.
·  Oversee planning, prioritizing, and directing team responsibilities.
·  Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, ISO9000, Environmental Policy, and Workplace Health & Safety.
·  Manage budget allocation, business performance, and asset management.
·  Lead and develop a high-performing team, enhancing engagement and ensuring adequate resourcing.
·  Promote a culture of safety, risk management, and compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

·  Tertiary qualifications in Business, Logistics, or Procurement Operations.
·  Extensive experience in material control and procurement management.
·  Strong knowledge of material management KPIs and MRP systems.
·  Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
·  Proven experience in process improvement and strong focus on Health, Safety, and Environmental matters.
·  Proficiency in MS Office and logistics management systems.

What’s in it for you?

·    Opportunity to work on innovative and complex design projects in the automotive industry.
·  Collaborative work environment with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
·  Competitive salary and benefits package.
·  Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
·  A supportive team that values your contributions and encourages your success.

Ready for the next move?

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in truck installations, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join us.

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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?

Job Category:  Supply Chain & Logistics

Organization:  Group Trucks Operations

Travel Required:  Occasional Travel

Requisition ID:  13402