VIE - Continental Material Planner

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.

The VIE, International Voluntary Abroad, is a French international corporate placement programme for young professionals between the age of 18 and 28 who are European Union nationals. For these reasons, we thank you in advance to mention these items on your CV. For more detailed information about the eligibility conditions to this program, we invite you to go to Business France website.

New VIE opportunity as a Continental Material Planner in Ghent (Belgium) The duration of the mission is 24 months, and we would like you to start on January 1st, 2027.

What you will do

We have 5300 employees on more than 60 locations world-wide. Our job is to design, handle and optimize the supply chain for all Volvo Group brands and for selected customers within the automotive industry.

At SO&T (Service Operations & Technology) you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry, and society at large.

You will manage a portfolio of suppliers and spare parts references for multiple group brands. This includes supplier management, parts availability, backorder handling, and supplier escalation. We also drive the development of the supply planning process through continuous improvement. The work activities are carried out in close collaboration with Volvo Group brands, buyers, engineering, demand/inventory planning.

Responsibilities

You will have overall responsibility for a portfolio of suppliers and supplier relations You ensure and develop supplier delivery performanceYou provide customers and stakeholders with information on expected delivery date (ETA)You actively work to avoid customer backordersSecure spare parts availability for our customers by keeping optimal stock levelsEnsure inventory level is coherent with our stock holding policyOptimise transport costWith a mindset for continuous improvement, you actively participate in finding improvements in the material planning processesExplore the network for optimizing deliveries and escalating suppliers in case of deviations

Your future team

In our team we truly believe that a supportive environment, curiosity and team effort gives you a passion for what you do. And when you have that passion, our customers will notice the difference

We are on a fantastic journey where we explore new technologies and solutions with the aim to develop future competitive differentiators for the Volvo Group. You will play an important role in creating the supply chain of the future.
This is a great time to join us as the cooperative environment and explorative mindset that we have in our organization is quite unique

Who are you?

You have a university degree, preferably in Logistics or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience.

You bring a strong analytical mindset and enjoy turning data into clear priorities and decisions. You are an action-driven team player and an effective networker, comfortable working across functions and cultures in an international environment.You are confident challenging suppliers to meet agreed targets, and you combine strong communication with solid negotiation skills.

You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, and you work confidently with Excel, Office 365, and Power BI. Experience in continuous improvement is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

You will be part of a multicultural team where trust, respect, and passion are core valuesThis position gives you an opportunity to build a broad international network internally and externallyWe work with flexible working hours, with care and with inclusionIn short, an experience of a lifetime.

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today

Last application date: October 10th,

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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 soci