Summer Internship - Inbound Operations & Optimization Coordinator

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What’s in it for you?
At Inbound Logistics, you are part of a global supply team that makes sure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. To make this happen, we secure that all incoming transportation is designed, established, optimized, and executed, cost efficiently and with exact precision, to the entire Volvo Cars EMEA organization. 

Are you service- and business minded? Do you share our passion about transportation flows and want to reach your personal goals together with other people? Inbound Logistics is the place for you to prosper.

What you’ll do
The Inbound Operations plan and schedule transports both within EMEA and from overseas to all of our EMEA production sites, consolidation centers and aftermarket as well as the return flows of packaging to our suppliers. You will work both proactive and with problem solving when a deviation is a fact, all to secure the running of Volvo Cars production.

Besides operations you will also work with long term structural development of our carriers, daily improvements and development of our processes and ways of working.

Do you fit the profile?
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of logistics and the European transport market and you also might have a degree or equivalent in Logistics or related subject as basis for your career. If you have experience from a forwarder or in house logistics team this is an advantage, equally experience from supply chain, another OEM or tier 1 supplier is also of interest.

This role will absolutely suit you if you are a quick learner and have excellent interpersonal skills including fluent English both written and spoken, as that will be your daily working language.

We believe you have a strong knowledge and experience in MS Excel and understand operational planning and resource allocation. You have proven ability to be accurate and detail oriented. You have proven ability and have your strength in prioritization and have also a proven ability to work creatively and analytically with a problem-solving approach.

We also believe that you can think outside the box and are eager to see the broader picture in all you do.

Our promise to you
We are offering you international environment, exciting challenges and opportunity to make a difference in a global company. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic and inspiring environment, where unique strengths of employees are appreciated and recognized. We will help you to develop your skills and support you with achieving your goals and ambitions. We believe in people and we believe this is our strength.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact, Hiring Manager's, Sara Sjöberg at email: sara.sjoberg@volvocars.com, Kristina Larsson at kristina.larsson.2@volvocars.com, Pontus Hagman at pontus.hagman.2@volvocars.com or Chris Ooms at chris.ooms@volvocars.com. 
If you have any inquiries about the regarding the recruitment process, please contact, recruiter William Östling at william.ostling@volvocars.com

We want your application at the latest 26th of February. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR regulations.