Planning and Scheduling ManagerLocation:Dublin, VA, US, 24084Position Type: ProfessionalTransport 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.Position summary:Leading the NRV Planning and Scheduling team ensuring day-to-day scheduling of multiple production lines, volume planning and capacity setting. Daily interaction with sales and management functions within NRV with the end Customer as our key focus.To be able to succeed in this position we believe you have a good selection of the following skills/qualities:
You have a good business understanding and holistic mindset
Strong collaborative and analytical skills
You are self-motivated and have a track record of delivering good results
You have good communication skills and enjoy interacting and driving cross functional teams, projects and tasks
A good knowledge of overall automotive manufacturing, production planning, supply and logistics processes as well as Volvo Group NA footprint and order flows
You are interested in new Digital solutions and technologies
Good Knowledge in product structure in Volvo group (KOLA)
Relevant university degree and/or several years working experience in leadership positions
Good knowledge in order flow in the GTO IT map (MTM and or GSM)
Main areas of responsibilities:
Plan, schedules, and manages the master schedule on a 12-month rolling basis to satisfy customer commitments and assembly efficiency.
Develop and maintain 12-month master schedule based off monthly volume forecasts driving raw material requirements and execute in planning system for incoming order consumption.
Proactively manage factory constraints in conjunction with production to ensure leveling of manpower to maintain effective and efficient schedule plan. Communicate and escalate any deviations.
Oversee team responsible for daily schedule adherence working with purchasing, warehouse, and production. Replan as necessary based off material/engineering availability and determine root cause.
Oversee team responsible for rolling 12-month material forecasting at part and arrangement/variant level to meet the master production schedule along with daily monitoring of order sequence and material requirements.
Participate and provide input to continuous improvement initiatives/projects impacting owned systems, process and continued efficiency of operations.
Interface with VTNA Sales, Customer engineering, North American regional team, and global teams as required to integrate decisions and execution of plans.
Manage overall order Production Planning and Production order planning global and local software applications as system(s) Key User.
Assist in insuring material forecasts align with production plans for accurate supplier information communication.
Provide and keep production reports through data ownership, communicate achievements.
Deliverables are reduced assembly constraints, schedule stability and PSKU expertise.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.Who we are and what we believe inOur 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 & LogisticsOrganization: Group Trucks OperationsTravel Required: Occasional TravelRequisition ID: 12495View All Jobs (https://jobs.volvogroup.com/?locale=enUS)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: BlacksburgNearest Secondary Market: Virginia