Supply Chain Coordinator

About the role

Take the lead in driving innovation At Volvo Cars, we are committed to advancing safety, sustainability and electrification. To achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for forward-thinking individuals who can identify challenges before they arise and deliver cutting-edge solutions that set new industry standards. When you choose a career with Volvo Cars, you’re not just joining a company – you’re helping shape the future of mobility. Let's introduce ourselves The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible to manage assigned suppliers/parts to secure adequate supply of production material to support the Volvo Cars production plan. The Supply Chain Coordinator will ensure deliveries of parts on time, the right quantity and highest quality, and lowest cost. This is managed through optimizing systems parameters per supplier, such as safety days, safety stock, unit loads, etc. By managing alerts, problem solving, and timely escalation to management the SCC is expected to prevent any disruption to parts availability for production. The SCC (Supply Chain Coordinator – Automotive) role is in continuous direct communication with assigned automotive suppliers. Volvo Cars. For Life. For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today. In our company, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference. We welcome your application!

Responsibilities

• Manage the supplier set up for all assigned suppliers. This includes knowledge and confirmation of safety stock, safety days, packaging, and other parameters to secure production material flow for Batch, JIT & JIS material from supplier to the assembly/component plants.
• Maintain and monitor the correct setting of parameters in Volvo’s MRP system to optimize material flow (safety stock, unit loads, reaction time, or frozen period, FTL or LTL, etc.
• Evaluate EDI call offs and supplier ASN transmissions for accuracy and ensure timely delivery and goods receipt.
• The SC Coordinator steers and maintains optimal inventory levels.
• The SCC has full knowledge and understanding of the material planning process and restrictions in the plant production process.
• Active participation in cross-functional workgroups together with central Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L).
• Coaching and development of existing and new suppliers to improve the overall delivery