Material Technician

Material Technician

**Location**:Wacol, QLD, AU, 4076**Position Type**:Professional- Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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.**What you will do**
Primary Purpose
The primary objectives of the Logistics Engineering Technician role are:

1. To work in conjunction with the Logistics Engineers and to provide solution and extend support to Logistics Operations
2. Work in X-functional areas and projects with Logistics Engineers to contribute towards meeting logistics targets whilst ensuring the Volvo core values of Quality, Safety and Environment are understood and represented.
Key Responsibilities
Expertise in particular logistics processes and flows - with understanding of E2E logistics Supply Chain
In-depth knowledge of the Logistics IT systems and work towards synchronize Physical Material flows in the Warehouse with Information flow
VOC guidelines are understood and followed for any improvement or changes
Troubleshooting and performing RCA’s and documenting issues
Identify and implement KAIZEN’s
Promote and implement VPS principles
Understand processes and help them being implemented
Perform audits from time to time to ensure processes are being adhered
Identify and understand business problems and provide systematic end to end solutions addressing the business needs
Identify new and improved way of information flow, aligning with required business way of working
Ensure compliance with VGA’s Environmental Policy and Workplace Health & Safety policies and practices
Promote a safety conscious way of working
Promote and implement VPS principles and the Volvo Operations Concept guidelines
Actively participate in the rollout of Logistics 7 steps within focus improvement areas
Other Responsibilities
Health & Safety
- Ensure a culture of safe working and a safe work environment for all staff
- Raise concerns or actively address any health & safety issue identified
- Follow all instructions given for working safely
- Identify and report all hazards, incidents, injuries & near misses immediately

Risk Management and Compliance
- Manage risk and compliance in area, including ongoing identification of material risks
- Monitor and ensure adequate risk management and compliance processes are in place
- Contribute to strategic risk management and compliance activities, including ongoing risk identification and mitigation
- Ensure that senior management and your team have a good understanding of the material risks
- Implement and monitor controls to manage risk

**Who are you?**
Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Knowledge on MTM (STRIPE) systems is considered a plus
- Strong Microsoft office suite skills required.
- Strong analytical capabilities is a plus
- Experienced working in QlikView /Power BI/ SQL is considered a plus.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Understanding of logistics systems, processes, lean manufacturing, and Kaizen.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.**Who we are and what we believe in**-
**Group Trucks Operations** encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?**Job Category**:Supply Chain & Logistics**Organization**:Group Trucks Operations**Travel Required**:No Travel Required**Requisition ID**:8938**View All Jobs**

**Do we share the same aspirations?**

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 performan