Operational Planner

Company description:

"Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm."

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 

We are looking for an Operational Planner to play a key role in shaping the supply chain of the future within Volvo Group. In this role, you will be responsible for replenishment planning for selected Distribution Centers, monitoring performance, identifying deviations, and taking corrective actions to improve service, availability, and sustainability across a global network.You will work closely with colleagues across Distribution Centers and Business Areas, and lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to turn data-driven insights into business decisions. This is a diverse and dynamic role that offers the opportunity to grow your knowledge in supply chain management, digital technologies, advanced analytics, machine learning, and cloud-native planning solutions such as PlanIT.

 

Your future team 

You will join the DIP/OP VTB team within Service Operations & Technology (part of TTI) in Gothenburg. The team works in a collaborative environment with an explorative mindset and plays a central role across multiple areas of the global service supply chain.

 

Who are you? 

You are a strong communicator and collaborator who thrives on working with others to achieve shared goals, whether within the team or with colleagues across the globe. You take ownership of your work and responsibility for delivering results, with a genuine pride in serving our customers. You are also curious and eager to explore new ideas, broaden your perspective, and continue developing your skills. While you may not be an expert in every technical aspect of the role, you bring a strong drive to learn, adapt, and grow.

 

Requirements:

Experience in logistics and material management, with a holistic understanding of supply chain constraints 

Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex data into clear conclusions and recommendations 

A university degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Computer Science, Logistics, or similar 

 

Nice to have:

Experience in Python, SQL, Power BI, and cloud platforms such as Azure

Knowledge of agile ways of working and continuous improvement

 

What’s in it for you? 

A key role in shaping the supply chain of the future through digital technologies and data-driven decision-making

A collaborative, diverse, and global network with strong focus on customer success

Opportunities to grow your skills in analytics and modern planning technologies in an ongoing transformation journey 

 

Ready for the next move? 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Max Engvall, Head of DIP/OP VTB.

 

Last application date is 3/7. Interviews will be conducted continuously, so please send your application today.

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. 

 

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.