Material Planner Analyst PL - Affirmative… at Volvo Group · Curitiba

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.

Our Commitment

At the Volvo Group, we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create prosperity through transport solutions. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace built on equal opportunities for everyone.

This is an affirmative opportunity for people with disabilities, reinforcing our commitment to building increasingly diverse and inclusive teams.

What you will do

The professional will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling the supply of spare parts for the aftermarket. Activities include demand analysis, inventory management, order handling, logistic parameters control, and supplier coordination to ensure continuous and efficient availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and manage the procurement of spare parts based on forecast, consumption history, lead time, and inventory policies.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstocking, ensuring optimal parts’ availability.
• Track logistics performance indicators (coverage, turnover, availability, delivery precision).
• Track suppliers’ performance and manage deviations to guarantee the deliveries.
• Communicate with stakeholders such as SRM, Purchasing, Operations.
• Manage obsolete items and support technical campaigns.
• Perform criticality analyses and propose improvements in planning processes.
• Promote continuous improvement through lean thinking principles.
• Apply assertive and collaborative communication to ensure interdepartmental alignment and agile problem-solving.

Requirements

Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, logistics or related fields.
• Previous experience in material planning.
• Knowledge of MRP, inventory policies, and supply chain management.
• Strong analytical skills, logical reasoning, and assertive communication.
• Advanced English.

Desirable:

• Knowledge in data analysis tools (Advanced Excel, Power BI or similar).
• Background in suppliers’ management.
• Familiarity with lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Volvo Group Offers:

Health and Well-being for You and Your Family:

• Medical and dental insurance plans;
• On-site medical clinic;
• Pharmacy assistance program;
• Reimbursement for corrective lenses (ophthalmology);
• Sick leave assistance;
• Childcare allowance;
• Special education allowance;
• Extended maternity and paternity leave.

Meals:

• Meal and food vouchers and on-site meals (depending on work location).

Transportation:

• Company-provided shuttle transportation.

Financial Security:

• Profit Sharing Program (PLR);
• Private pension plan – Vikingprev;
• Life insurance.

Convenience and Quality of Life:

• Volvo Association Club;

• Access to a wellness app with partner gyms and fitness studios.

• * Benefits are granted in accordance with legal eligibility requirements and internal company policies.

This selection process will be conducted with the support of the consulting firm Michael Page

At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values.

We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the personal data of all participants, in full compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful experience at every stage of the process.

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.