Summer Internship - Logistic Engineer Road Operations

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 we offer?
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.

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 are designed, established, optimised and executed, cost efficiently and with exact precision, to the entire Volvo Cars organisation. 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 will do
You will be a part of Inbound Logistics Road Operations team. Together with the rest of the team you will ensure that all production material transported by road will arrive on time and according to plan to our production sites within Europe. 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 way of working.

Competence and experience are important, but personality and potential are key
We are looking for candidates with ongoing studies or finished degree within supply chain/logistics or equivalent relevant working experience is a plus. If you have an operational background and/or experience in logistic processes, transportation or forwarding business, that knowledge is highly beneficial. Since we work in a high-paced environment, we believe you have proven ability and have your strength in prioritization and have a proven ability to work creatively and analytically with a problem-solving approach. You need to have knowledge and experience in MS Excel and understand operational planning and resource allocation. We also believe that you can think outside the box and are eager to see the broader picture in all you do. Fluent English speaking and writing skills is mandatory.

Location:Gothenburg, Sweden

Duration
Period for summer internship is for 10 weeks, 1 June – 31 August 2022. Start and end time to be discussed with recruiting manager.

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like an exciting summer internship?
Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below no later than 18th of March 2022..  Interviews will be held continuously.

Please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact:
Lisa Johansson, Manager Multi Modal Operations EMEA at lisa.johansson.2@volvocars.com
For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Hallvin at lisa.hallvin@volvocars.com