Job Description

Organization

Group Trucks Operations

Position Description

Service Market Logistics (SML) is an organization of approximately 3,700 employees globally in more than 40 locations. Every day, we are delivering world class operational excellence for our customers, based on 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.

Distribution Centre (DC) Singapore manages Service Market Business supporting all Volvo Group business in the Region including Volvo CE, Volvo Group Trucks, Volvo Bus and Volvo Penta. The primary interface with these entities is through Sales and Marketing\'s Aftermarket Commercial function.

With us, you can push your own professional skills and drive change together with committed people. We are in an exciting transformation phase - come, learn and create a new future together with us!

THE POSITION - Material Analyst, DC Singapore
You will be a member of our Supply Planning & DIM team that is responsible for a wide span of activities from Dealer Inventory Management, material refill and material analysis. We aim to provide excellent availability level to at our dealers to serve the end-customers, while keeping a good level of cost and capital tied up.

YOUR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Material / Inventory Analyst

• You will be responsible for coordination of the parts supply chain from Central Distribution Centers all the way to customer order allocation: analysis, activities follow-up
• You will be responsible to regularly coordinate between site operation and sales team to secure efficient information flow and goods flow
• You will be responsible for KPI analysis (Availability, Back order Recovery), and to identify and drive activities to improve the KPI, initiate corrective or improvement actions involving x-functional teams
• You will be responsible for inventory analysis (obsolescence and scrapping activities follow up), and drive all types of activities for inventory optimization
• You will be responsible for campaign and other special demand coordination and preparation
• You will be involved in \xe2\x80\x9cEnd to End\xe2\x80\x9d supply chain optimization from suppliers to dealer inventory management to support our end customers success
• You will be continuously working on improvements and automations on low value adding tasks

Supply Planning

• Perform weekly supply planning from suppliers (internal/external) to Singapore regional warehouse as well as back order recovery, initiate root cause analysis and improvement actions
• Work cross functionally with different stakeholders to secure most efficient goods flow supported by timely information exchanged with sales team

Support Business Objectives, Lean Processes & Continuous Improvement

• You will be responsible for the measurements within your area, such as updating and analyzing reasons where we do not meet targets and propose improvements
• You will analyze and report dealer performance, improving intelligence and supporting data to drive solutions towards a \xe2\x80\x9clean\xe2\x80\x9d process
• You will support the team and perform cross-functional activities in our operation
• You will be able to support some regional activities on ad-hoc basis
• You will not only do the job but also continuously improve the way of doing it individually as well as together with the team and manager

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or having relevant working experience.
• Holistic view on the end-to-end supply networks
• Strong cross-functional team player and respect for individual
• Strong Analytical skills and proficiency in digitalization & automation tools (PowerBI, PowerAutomate etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, people relationship, teamwork and how to logically and convincingly present information for acceptance.
• Problem Solving/Decision Making: Taking a well-ordered approach to solving problems and acting despite obstacles or resistance. Ability to decide on ownership/ responsibility of tasks.
• Flow thinking mindset (VPS/ Lean concepts)
• High level of responsibility, ability to work independently and escalate issues effectively

Functional Area

Logistics

Travel Required (maximum)

No Travel Required

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 and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.

A new era is here. Technologies such as big data, automation and artificial intelligence are changing the way we look at manufacturing and logistics. Volvo Group Trucks Operations is the organization responsible for truck manufacturing and logistics within the Volvo Group and is shaping future industries.

Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group\'s engines and transmissions as well as the production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is also responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group\'s customers and for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chains for all brands. Together, Volvo Group Trucks Operations represents 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global industrial footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, in which continuous improvement is the foundation. Join our teams as well!

Employment/Assignment Type

Regular

Last application date

07-Aug-2023

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