Planner Scheduler II

AB Volvo; Dublin (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Safety & Wellbeing

Volvo Group University

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Volvo Trucks North America in Dublin, VA is seeking a proactive logistics professional to coordinate production schedules, shipments, and parts flow across NRV and partner sites. You will monitor requirements, identify gaps, and communicate with internal teams and carriers to keep production on schedule.

You will analyze shipment data, maintain trackers and BI reports, and collaborate with Production Planning, Paint, Plastics, Logistics, and Finance to adapt to changing needs and ensure reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in production scheduling, logistics, or supply chain.
• Experience managing schedule changes resulting from shortages, downtime, production changes, or backlog preferred.
• Experience supporting Paint or other manufacturing operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily flow of parts between NRV and suppliers.
• Monitor production and shipments to anticipate disruptions and communicate with internal teams.
• Manage daily shipment activity and track status from shipment to receipt.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Paint, Plastics, Logistics, Finance to adapt to changes.
• Analyze shipment data and provide daily BI updates and status reports.

Skills

Production scheduling

Material flow

Transportation

Logistics processes

Data analysis

Cross-functional networks

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business

Tools

BI reporting tools

Tracking systems

Logistics software

Job description

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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.

At Volvo Trucks North America, we are helping transform our company, the transportation industry, and society at large. At our New River Valley site, you will help ensure the right parts are in the right place at the right time by coordinating production schedules, shipments, and logistics across our manufacturing network.

Responsibilities

You will coordinate the daily flow of cabs, hoods, painted components, and other parts between New River Valley (NRV), LVO, RVO, KMO, suppliers, and logistics partners. You will monitor production and shipment requirements, identify gaps or potential disruptions, and communicate proactively with internal teams and carriers to keep material moving and production on schedule.

You will manage daily shipment activity and maintain accurate tracking and reporting to provide visibility into what has shipped, what is in transit, what has been received, and what remains outstanding. This includes monitoring carrier notifications, trailer requirements, delivery status, ETAs, shipment discrepancies while ensuring logistics systems and tracking tools remain accurate and up to date.

You will work closely with Production Planning, Paint, Plastics, Logistics, Finance, and external carriers to coordinate changing requirements and respond to shortages, damaged or replacement parts, schedule changes, and other issues that could impact production. You will support daily and weekly production planning by maintaining shipment trackers, reviewing production schedules, and communicating changes across the network.

You will also analyze shipment and production data to identify missing or delayed parts, investigate discrepancies, and provide timely status updates through daily BI reporting and production meetings. Your work will help ensure production teams have the information they need to make decisions and maintain a reliable flow of material.

Your future team

• Close collaboration with NRV Production Planning, Paint, Plastics, Logistics, and Scheduling teams
• Daily coordination with LVO, RVO, KMO, and Watsontown teams
• Frequent interaction with carriers, 3PLs, suppliers, and logistics partners
• Partnership with Finance to ensure shipment records support accurate billing
• Cross-functional collaboration to identify and resolve material and transportation issues

Who are you?

You are an organized, proactive logistics professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly. You are comfortable managing multiple schedules, shipment requirements, and stakeholders while maintaining a strong attention to detail.

You know how to connect the dots between production schedules, material availability, transportation, and customer requirements. You are comfortable investigating discrepancies, following up on open issues, and communicating clearly with both internal teams and external partners.

You are a strong communicator who builds effective cross‑functional relationships and is not afraid to ask questions, elevate risks, or follow an issue through to resolution. You can work independently with general supervision, prioritize competing demands, and use data to identify potential issues before they impact production.

You bring a customer‑focused mindset and understand how decisions made within production and logistics can ultimately affect the broader value chain and customer experience.

What you bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in production scheduling, logistics, supply chain, or a related manufacturing environment
• Experience managing schedule changes resulting from shortages, downtime, production changes, or backlog preferred
• Experience supporting Paint or other manufacturing operations preferred

Experience & Skills

• Strong understanding of production scheduling, material flow, transportation, and logistics processes
• Experience coordinating shipments and managing changing transportation requirements
• Ability to analyze production and shipment data, identify discrepancies, and investigate root causes
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and time‑sensitive requirements
• Ability to build and leverage cross‑functional networks across diverse organizational areas
• Broad exposure to Production, Supply Chain, Transportation, and customer‑facing processes
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand how decisions across the value chain impact production and customer satisfaction
• Quick learner with the adaptability to navigate different processes, functions, and organizational environments
• Proficiency working with data, tracking tools, reporting systems, and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and resolve difficult, but typically non‑complex, problems

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits. In addition to that, you will enjoy:

• An opportunity to directly impact production performance and material flow at a major Volvo Trucks manufacturing site
• Exposure to a broad range of Production, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation functions
• The opportunity to build a strong cross‑functional network across Volvo Trucks North America
• A role where your analysis, coordination, and communication directly support production and customer delivery
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for learning and career development

For this position, the base pay is set at $72,590.00 - $89,670.00 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work‑related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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.

Job Category: Production

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.