ExcelHer - Material Controller

AB Volvo; Hosakote; On-site; INR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group India invites applications for Material Controller under the ExcelHer returnship program. The role focuses on material planning, supplier coordination, and SAP-based MRP activities to ensure timely deliveries and cost efficiency.

You will work with Production Planning, Purchasing, and Logistics teams to monitor inventory, resolve deviations, and improve processes. The program offers mentoring, and development opportunities to restart your career after a break.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics/CS/Chemistry, or Commerce.
• 2–5 years in a supply chain, materials management or logistics role.
• Internship or experience in automotive/manufacturing is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel is essential.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Plex).
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; knowledge of Excel, Power BI; Python is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor deliveries from suppliers per call off and act on deviations.
• Communicate with suppliers on delivery schedules and discrepancies.
• Track inbound shipments and update delivery status in SAP.
• Resolve delivery and quality issues with suppliers.
• Monitor daily MRP alarms and ASN reports; take action.
• Update MRP parameters when new parts or suppliers are introduced.
• Coordinate with production planning to meet schedules.
• Monitor shortages and escalate issues to senior material controller.
• Communicate critical parts list to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Supplier Relationship Manager on supplier risk.
• Run ERP reports to analyze shortages and supplier performance (SDP).
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow and inventory control.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Power BI

Python (basic)

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Mathematics/Computer Science/Chemistry

Bachelor of Commerce

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Plex

Job description

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.

About the ExcelHer program

Are you looking for an opportunity to restart your career?
Do you want to join an organization that values your experience, no matter when it was gained?
We are pleased to introduce ExcelHer, Volvo Group India’s career returnship program designed to support talented professionals who are ready to restart their careers. Open to individuals across genders who have taken a career break of one year or more, ExcelHer provides an opportunity to re-enter the workforce with confidence and continue their professional journey.
The program offers a 9-month assignment and provides participants with access to professional development opportunities, mentorship from a business leader, and the chance to work with diverse teams across functions, technologies, and cultures.

As a Material Controller, your primary tasks are: Material controller/planner

• 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 elevate 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:
  • 2-5 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, Inventory valuation).
• Analytical Skills:
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, Microsoft Excel, Power point, Power Bi and knowledge in Python will be added advantage
• Soft 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.

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 Divisionhire 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.

Job Category: Supply Chain & Logistics

Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

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.