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Senior Material Planner

Location:

Greensboro, NC, US, 27409

Position Type: Professional

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 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.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Procurement and Scheduling: Drive Procurement delivery schedules to ensure on-time deliveries and material availability at the point of use.

+ Delivery Analysis: Analyze and act on late/early deliveries and other warnings/alerts to maintain optimal supply chain performance. Drive mitigation plans.

+ Parameter Verification: Verify and secure correct parameter settings and master data to ensure accurate and efficient material planning.

+ Transport Optimization: Contribute to transport optimization efforts to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

+ Project Management: Manage large projects or end-to-end processes with limited oversight from the manager, ensuring successful completion and alignment with organizational goals.

+ Artificial Intelligence / Automation Focus: Lead and drive AI and automation initiatives across both Prototype Purchasing and Prototype Operations. This role will be responsible for integrating AI into daily work. Candidates should be proficient with tools such as—but not limited to—CoPilot Studio, Power Automate, Python, and VBA.

+ Team Leadership: Coach, review, and train lower-level Material Planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

+ Problem Solving: Address and resolve difficult and complex problems that arise in the material planning process.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

+ Strong analytical skills

+ Excellent communication and leadership abilities

+ Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

+ Proven experience solving complex problems effectivley

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

What’s in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

+ 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.

In addition to the above, you will also enjoy:

+ 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.

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to reviewing your application!

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $83,500 - $103,100 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible.  The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off.

• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.

• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.

• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.

• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join **Volvo Group** . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

**Group Trucks Technology** are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

Job Category: Supply Chain & Logistics

Organization: Group Trucks Technology

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 24654

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

**Nearest Major Market:** Greensboro