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.

About Us

Service Market Logistics North America is part of Volvo Group Trucks Operations (GTO) and has approximately 1000 employees in more than 20 locations within the region.

Our job is to design, handle, and optimize the supply chain for all Volvo Group brands. The scope for Service Market Logistics (SML) includes making sure material is delivered to the production facilities, packaging is available, vehicles are distributed to the dealers, and that management of material, warehouses and distribution ensures the availability of parts everywhere in the world.

We make sure all logistics services are delivered with world class operational excellence.

Position Description

The Transport Parts intern position will be responsible for working to secure innovative solutions for enhancing the Transport Team’s functional mailbox, developing new ways to monitor SML NA’s delivery precision to our dealer network, working directly with our major carriers to improve the SML supply chain network, and coming up with new ideas to better enhance the team’s efficiency.

The intern role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment, and to promote the graduate’s career goals through contact with professionals in their field of study.

The intern experience enables students to participate in professional activities for Volvo Group Service Market Logistics by working on projects for the Transport Parts team.

Internships are structured learning experiences where interns and our full-time professionals work together on projects within their selected organization.

The internship allows students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo Group Service Market Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Support Lean / Continuous Improvement activities across multiple areas
• Assist with research and data collection Professional Objectives
• Prepare presentations and reports
• Participate in internal team meetings
• Work on VPS communication and tools standardization across
• Enhancing the Transport Parts team’s Functional Mailbox
• Develop new ways of working to calculate dealer delivery precision
• Look for new innovative ways to use transportation data
• Clean & Organize Transport Part’s SharePoint using 5S

Education and Program Requirements

• Applicant must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or related degree at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the co-op / internship.
• Interns may work up to 30 hours per week
• Must be enrolled in academic courses as a full-time student (except summer)
• Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75
• Strong communication skills
• Valid US Work authorization

Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Highly experienced in Power BI or equivalent preferred
• Effective professional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Peer Relationships
• Proactive approach

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth.

For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study.

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.

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops :

• Housing assistance
• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
• Training and personal development

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination.

We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

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

We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions.

Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

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?

Last updated : 2024-05-17