Operations Graduate Program – Trade Analyst

The Volvo Group Operations Graduate Program is an international fast-track career program with the aim of developing future experts in the field of engineering, IT, data science etc. If you love driving innovation, gaining first-hand experience, and developing our future operations within a global organization, this is the graduate program for you! As a graduate, you will be an integral part of shaping Volvo Groups mobility solutions of the future.


What’s in it for you?
15-month trainee program during which you will be working on current, business-critical projects with integrated local and international job rotations
You are given your own tasks and responsibilities from the start and have a permanent position from day one
Benefit from personal career and team development events
Alongside other program participants, you will attend a variety of workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career at Volvo Group
Benefit from individual support, coaching and feedback from your mentor and experts within your field
Build a network within the organisation to foster your career development
Take the driver’s seat by shaping the program according to your own personal interests to develop your competencies for tomorrow

In addition, you will take a deep dive into some specific areas of our business such as manufacturing, health and safety, quality, and continuous improvements, while also learning about the end-to-end supply chain, aftermarket parts and our remanufacturing operations. We furthermore offer the opportunity for you to be part of our digital transformation, applying new technologies to connect and automate our processes. Together we work with AI, data science, machine learning, circular systems, virtual manufacturing and more, to build our fully electric or autonomous products.

If rotational development, a global set up and designing the world of tomorrow are aspects you are looking for in your next job context, this position might be something for you.


Job Description:


Do you want to be part of improving Global Trade for the Volvo Group? Here is your chance, in this exciting role as Trade Analyst. With us, you can make a difference and see your improvements become a reality!


How do you work as a Trade Analyst in our team?


The Global Trade platform is continuously evolving making it important for us at Volvo to monitor and proactively act on changes. It´s key to work closely with all our stakeholders to secure a harmonized way of working. Areas like electrical trucks/buses/machines as well as Free trade is high on the agenda, and we are here to support with finding optimized trade solutions.


HOW we work is evolving. The majority of companies are on a transformation journey towards more digital ways of working, so is Volvo. How can we make use of all the data we have in a way that contributes to improving our business? You will be part of this journey with us, and your drive and curiosity will help us to move forward


Who are we looking for?


Are you great at building networks? Does other people listen to what you have to say? Do you rather use data like facts and figures than feelings to make your case? Then we are closing into the role of a Trade analyst.


In this role your analytical mindset and skills will be key to success. Reaching out to colleges around the world is natural for you and your ability to communicate and network will give you the extra support you need to deliver results.


We believe that curiosity to learn and build new knowledge and having an internal drive are personality traits that will suit you well in this role. We are on a transformation journey together where you will be an important player to shape the future.


Our organization:


In Customs, Trade & Export Control we deliver services enabling international trade from the classification of the product to the delivery of the product to the customer. We strive for an innovative and diverse workplace, exercising the Volvo Group values with a high focus on customer success.


This is us, your new team:


Our team in EMEA Master Data ensures that master data needed for customs clearance, trade compliance and export control are compliant, quality assured and readily available when needed in our processes and by our stakeholders. We develop digital tools to support the business to find trade opportunities and we actively support trade optimization. We are experts in our field and with great teamwork we are building the foundation for customs and trade within Volvo Group.


 Required knowledge/experience
A BSc or MSc in Engineering, Logistics or Business Administration
Maximum two years of previous working experience, prior to or after graduation.
In this truly global program, communication will be in English, hence you need to be fluent in both speaking and writing in English

Location:
Sweden, Gothenburg


Curious, and have some questions? Contact me!


Joakim Ryber – Director Customs & Trade EMEA
Phone: +46 739028946
Linda Skår Waldman, Global HRBP
Phone +46 73 902 44 44


Are we a perfect match?


So, if you are a person who is flexible, embraces opportunities and is ready to take action? Then we are hoping to hear from you!


At Volvo Group, we draw our strength from diversity, and we believe that a work environment and culture that is inclusive, equitable and diverse is key to success, attractivity and wellbeing. We welcome and encourage all applications regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, cultural background, religion, or belief. We embrace individuality and value each colleague for who they are.


During the recruitment process email will be the primary way for us to communicate with you, please monitor the inbox for the email address you register in your application. In this recruitment process psychometric testing and video interviews are part of the matching process. Selected candidates will receive further instructions by mail.