Summer Internship - Outbound Logistics

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?
At Outbound Logistics, you are part of a global supply team that makes sure that the cars we build are delivered to our customers at required destinations at expected lead time. To make this happen, we secure that all outgoing transportation is established and executed, cost efficiently and with exact precision, to the entire Volvo Cars 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? Then Outbound Logistics is the place for you!

What you’ll do
The purpose of the central function is to ensure outbound distribution for cars produced in Gent, Torslanda, China and US. This function is critical to manage the timely shipping of cars on a daily basis. We are mandated and have a commitment to deliver on time, on budget with a service mind-set. The role, Transport Operations Specialist, is operational with responsibility across a wide range of business areas within Volvo Cars and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden. You will monitor and drive carrier transport performance and lead Carrier Management to improve operational performance and interact with stakeholders within Volvo Cars and Importers and drive process improvements.

You will also:
•    Monitor KPI’s of appointed carriers and carry out regular reviews 
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers and internal stakeholders to facilitate a positive working environment
•    Ensure support to colleagues when needed/requested and contribute to a positive team working environment
•    Execute car deliveries for Volvo Cars and affiliates.

You and your skills
We are looking for a result-oriented team player with positive mind set, who is self-motivated, engaged and willing to take ownership. You enjoy working in a global team and understand customer focus is key. We are looking for a colleague with pro-active approach and who is willing to walk the extra mile to reach our targets and customer expectations. No day is like the next so we highly believe that you are adaptable to a changeable environment.

We believe you have:
•    Studies ongoing in Logistics, Economics or similar.
•    Strong customer-focus and service mind-set with the ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally.
•    Good communication skills and not afraid to take difficult conversations both internally and externally to secure deliverables.
•    Understanding of managing multiple complex relationships.
•    Understanding of general freight forwarding. 
•    Good understanding of transportation documentation and export requirements.
•    Ability to communicate findings, make recommendations, and facilitate change. 

How to learn more and apply
If you have any additional questions regarding the positions, you are welcome to contact hiring manager Kris Schildermans at kris.schildermans@volvocars.com or Kristin Gong at Kristin.gong@volvocars.com. For questions about the recruitment process please reach out to recruiter William Östling at William.ostling@volvocars.com. 

Please note that we will not accept any applications via Email due to GDPR regulations. Please apply as soon as possible but no later than 19th of February. 

Duration:
The period for summer internship is between 1 June – 31 August 2023, max 10 weeks. Start and end time to be discussed with recruiting manager

Location: Gothenburg