Dealer Inventory Management Analyst

Location:

Greensboro, NC, US, 27409

Position Type: Professional

Transport 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.

Who We Are

Service Market Logistics (SML) , part of Volvo Group Trucks Operations, serves all brands and business areas by managing and optimizing service parts availability and distribution to secure customer uptime. Through our operations, we provide world class service focusing on delivery precision, quality, continuous improvement, cost efficiency and synergies delivering value all the way to our customers. We embrace innovation and new technologies and work with environmental care and sustainability at heart. Our footprint consists of 40 distribution centers and 3,800 employees worldwide, and we strive for an innovative and diverse workplace, exercising the Volvo Group values with high focus on Customer Success. We are Proud to Deliver. Making a Difference. For People. Every Day.

Are you a curious analyst who appreciates the importance of collaborative development in a global environment? Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and business performance - utilizing digital technologies and insights based on data? Are you a true team player who is self-motivated and welcomes problems as challenges. Then you might be just the one we are looking for to join our team in Dealer Inventory Management.

The Dealer Inventory Management Analyst team is a diverse team of innovative colleagues from 10 different nationalities across the globe. Collaboration and transparent communication are key for us. With daily stand-ups and weekly sharing slots in the team, we cherish a supportive environment where we all learn and grow together.

Now is a great time to join us since we are on an exciting journey to transform the way we plan towards a data-driven, visualized service market supply chain working with agile business-driven development

What you will do

The Dealer Inventory Management Analyst positionis part of the Dealer Inventory Management (DIM) Analysis NA team withinthe SML Supply Chain Optimization (SCO). SCO is the function at Service Market Logistics where we enable customer success through an optimized supply chain from suppliers to customers by balancing service levels, tied-up capital, transport cost and performance. One of the most fun parts of being a part of the SCO team is that we work together with all Truck brands and Business areas. What we do has a direct impact on the satisfaction of our customers. With us, you can grow your own professional skills in a diverse environment and drive change together with committed people!

You will be part of our NA team securing optimized steering of spare parts for our 4,000 dealers around the globe through an automated inventory concept. You will have a broad role working with optimizing and visualizing our supply chain with the end goal of balancing end customer availability of spare parts at out dealerships with the total supply chain cost. In the scope of the DIM Analyst NA team, we take care of the dealer spare part inventory for Volvo Penta, Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks and Volvo Construction Equipment.

In parallel to our operational scope, we are right now focused on two main projects. The first one is to move all current reporting and visualization into three major Power Bi applications for all stakeholders - including our 4,000 dealers. The second project is the rolling out of PlanIT – a cloud native planning solution allowing agile micro service development to drive the continuous improvement of supply chain planning capabilities.

You will report to the Manager of Dealer Inventory Management Analysis Americas and be based in Greensboro, NC.

Essential Functions

• Simulate and optimize service, inventory, and forecasting parameters to enable cost efficient ways to meet future spare parts demand.

• Use data to surface and investigate supply chain challenges; create analysis to identify problem root causes and provide solutions in supply chain operation.

• Develop future DIM capabilities by developing micro services in a cloud native solution in a DevOps team structure.

• Visualize and tell a story with data that compels stakeholders to understand and take action (PowerBI, Qlikview, Tableau, etc…).

• Drive continuous improvement of processes.

• Act according to the Volvo values.

Minimum Education & Experience

• BA/BS degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management. MS degree preferred.

• 2 years of relevant experience in Business Intelligence, product development or supply chain optimization

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment striving towards operational excellence guided by Volvo’s Values and the Code of Conduct

Skills and Competencies

• As all documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required

• Skilled in data analytics with the ability to tell a story based upon data

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Capability to understand a global, constantly-changing supply chain

• Ability to manage deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Comfortable thinking outside of the box and engaging cross-functionally

• Comfortable learning new technologies

• Proficiency in 1 or more scripting languages (SQL, Python, Spark, QlikView, Java, etc…)

• Knowledge of Agile methodology, Microsoft Azure, DevOps and/or software development

What’s in it for you?

We recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That is why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.

• 401k, With Matching Contributions.

• Paid Time Off, including 8 paid community volunteering hours per year.

• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options.

• Growth Opportunities.

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Discounted benefits to local event venues and events, as well as National business partners.

• On-site Café with Catering Option for Busy Lifestyles.

• 24/7/365 On-site Gym and Lockers offered at a reduced, monthly membership fee.

• Free health and wellness programs and resources.

• Electric vehicle charging stations, bike racks, walking paths and outdoor-dining seating at multiple locations on campus.

In DIM Analysis NA, you will have the opportunity to really make a difference for the future together with supporting colleagues in a highly international and skilled team.

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

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.

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 & Logistics

Organization: Group Trucks Operations

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 9947

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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