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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.
The Transport Material intern role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment, and to support/promote their career goals through contact with professionals in their field of study. The internship experience enables students to participate in professional activities for Volvo Group Trucks Logistics North America through working on important and innovative projects that build experience in project and supply chain management, finance, supplier quality and negotiation. Soft skills, high energy and a positive mindset are key assets for succeeding in this position, across a diverse, multicultural team.
This internship will be based onsite at our Greensboro, NC or onsite at our Dublin, VA, and will run from May 13th – August 9th, 2024. Interns may be eligible for a monthly housing stipend under certain circumstances.
What you Will be Doing
- Manage activities related to carriers and suppliers compliance
- Support Continuous Improvement Activities
- Analyze key components of the supply chain (carriers, transport set-ups, spend, etc.)
- Participate in supplier / customer and internal team meetings
- Big data analytics, examine large and varied data sets to uncover information including hidden patterns, unknown correlations and cost improvement opportunities to make informed business decisions.
- Research emerging technologies (including benchmarking internally or externally) that can support Volvo’s processes improvement and cost optimization.
Who are you?
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field. Your degree must be at an accredited school, and you need to have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher
- Summer Interns may work up to 40 hours per week and must be enrolled as a student
What We Are Looking For
Skills needed to be successful in this role
- Curiosity
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Negotiation
- Analytical skills
- Business case development
- Project management
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access
- Software to support data visualization: Power bi, Qliksense
Pay Transparency
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
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.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. 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?
