VIE - Order planning manager

Job description

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. 

What you will do

The VIE, International Voluntary Abroad, is a French international corporate placement program for young professionals between the age of 18 and 28 who are European Union nationals. For these reasons, we thank you in advance to mention these items on your CV. For more detailed information about the eligibility conditions to this program, we invite you to go to Business France website: www.civiweb.com.
 
The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. We have a culture of high performance created through employee engagement and we value Customer success, Trust, Passion, Change and Performance. Volvo Penta is one of the business areas and our vision is to be the world leader in sustainable power solutions. We have a history of innovation and enjoy strong market positions based on our product, service offer and customer mindset. Our employees describe Volvo Penta as a great place to work, built upon respect and commitment. We encourage people to take individual responsibility and offer exciting assignments in a highly innovative environment.
 
Volvo Penta is now searching for a new 2 VIE’s to our Order Planning Manager team in the position as Order Planning Manager. Are you passionate about working with people in a global and cross-functional environment? Do you want to be close to the action and make a real difference to our customers? Do you get satisfaction from delivering consistent output on a daily basis, while also being curious about supporting the organization during an exciting transformation journey?  
 
Global Logistics is the central organization responsible for the planning, ordering and distribution of Volvo Penta Engines, Drive Components and Accessories. In this position you are responsible for the order planning related to your product portfolio. You collaborate across the supply chain with front office colleagues in Penta’s sales organization as well as our production sites and warehouses plus with other parts of the central Volvo Penta logistics team.

 

This position is in Gothenburg, where the majority of the team is located, and you will be reporting directly to the Director Order Planning.

Key responsibilities:

·  Responsibility to plan and manage sales orders to meet our customers’ requested delivery times.
·  Responsibility to monitor and administrate orders according to various order process guidelines; e.g. order promising, order changes, return process, delivery stop.
·  Responsibility for efficient and proactive communication to the markets.
·  Act proactively to initiate corrective actions in order to mitigate negative effects of deviations in our operations, in order to provide a high delivery precision to customers.
·  Manage and solve order cases from the customer/market unit/warehouse/production within the global supply chain network.
·  Measure, follow and act proactively upon major KPIs´ such as delivery precision and order handling time.
·  Initiate and participate in continuous improvement activities together with Front Office, Process and Solution working group, warehouses and productions units focusing on Penta Logistics major KPIs.
 

Qualifications:

·  You have communication and relationship-building skills, with a high level of responsiveness towards other stakeholders.
·  You have customer and quality focus as well as good organizing and analytical skills that enable you to work proactively.
·  As a team member you are inclusive, collaborative and you have a proven track record of cross-functional problem solving.
·  You have good understanding of the importance of continuous improvements, and experience from participating in process improvements to secure customer and business success.
·  You hold a university degree in engineering or equivalent and have experience of working in a logistics environment.

 
You will be working in a global environment with international contacts with a fantastic opportunity to extend your network and build your competence. This position is temporary and lasts for 13 months. 

Ready for the next move?

Contact: Karin Frykholm, Director Order Planning, karin.frykholm@volvo.com

 

Last application date: December 15th

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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. 

 

Volvo Penta , a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Job Category:  Supply Chain & Logistics

Organization:  Volvo Penta

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  16298