AB Volvo
As a Material Controller you are responsible to ensure parts arrive in time and with the right quantities to our plant.
As a Material Controller, your primary tasks are
Daily monitor the deliveries from suppliers according to the call off and act on deviations
Communicate with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, order confirmations, and discrepancies
Track inbound shipments and update delivery status in the system.
Assist in resolving delivery and quality issues with suppliers.
Monitor daily MRP Alarms (missing ASN) and take necessary actions
Monitor in-transit ASN's, call off/ IDOC's report in SAP system
Update MRP parameters in SAP time to time as and when new parts and new suppliers are introduced
Manage deviations swiftly and take decisions in the most cost-efficient way in order to minimize risks of disturbances
Communicate to supplier on low SDP supplier and follow-up for action plan with Purchasing Team
Inventory Management
Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels as per norms. Manage and coordinate with supplier for JIT parts
Internal Stakeholders Co-ordination
Coordinate with the production planning team to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules. Monitor material shortages and escalate issues to the Senior Material Controller or Material Manager. Communicate to internal stake holders on the critical parts list Co-ordinate with Supplier Relationship Manager for supplier risk and crisis Monitor in-transit shipment with Production Logistics team and take necessary action for late shipments
Data Analysis & process improvement
Run reports from the ERP system to analyze material shortages, and supplier performance (SDP report). Identify opportunities for process improvement in material flow and inventory control.
Required Skills and Qualifications Education
Bachelor's degree Engineering, Bachelor of Science (Mathematics/Computer Science/Chemistry) Bachelor of Commerce. Experience
0-2 years of experience in a supply chain, materials management, or logistics role. Prior internship or experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment is a significant plus. Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex) is highly desirable. Basic understanding of supply chain principles and inventory management concepts (e.g., JIT, Kanban). Analytical Skills
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, Microsoft Excel, Power point, Power Bi and knowledge in Python will be added advantage Human Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn. We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Inventory Management
Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels as per norms. Manage and coordinate with supplier for JIT parts
Internal Stakeholders Co-ordination
Coordinate with the production planning team to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules. Monitor material shortages and escalate issues to the Senior Material Controller or Material Manager. Communicate to internal stake holders on the critical parts list Co-ordinate with Supplier Relationship Manager for supplier risk and crisis Monitor in-transit shipment with Production Logistics team and take necessary action for late shipments
Data Analysis & process improvement
Run reports from the ERP system to analyze material shortages, and supplier performance (SDP report). Identify opportunities for process improvement in material flow and inventory control.
Required Skills and Qualifications Education
Bachelor's degree Engineering, Bachelor of Science (Mathematics/Computer Science/Chemistry) Bachelor of Commerce. Experience
0-2 years of experience in a supply chain, materials management, or logistics role. Prior internship or experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment is a significant plus. Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex) is highly desirable. Basic understanding of supply chain principles and inventory management concepts (e.g., JIT, Kanban). Analytical Skills
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, Microsoft Excel, Power point, Power Bi and knowledge in Python will be added advantage Human Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn. We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. #J-18808-Ljbffr