Summer Internship - Transport Operations Specialist

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 as well as build and maintain strong relationships with carriers and internal stakeholders to facilitate a positive working environment. Finally, will ensure support to colleagues when needed/requested and contribute to a positive team working environment.
Competence and experience are important, but personality and potential are key
We are looking for students who are studying Logistics, Economics or similar. You should be a result-oriented team player with positive mind set, self-motivated, engaged, and willing to take ownership. You enjoy working in a global team and understand customer focus is key. As a colleague you have pro-active approach, and you are willing to walk the extra mile to reach our targets and customer expectations. We believe that you have a strong customer-focus and service mind-set with the ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally. This internship requires that you have good communication skills and not afraid to take difficult conversations both internally and externally to secure deliverables. You understand managing multiple complex relationships and general freight forwarding. To fill this role, you need to have good understanding of transportation documentation and export requirements. Finally, you have an ability to communicate findings, make recommendations, and facilitate change.
This thesis work requires you to be on site at our office in Torslanda, Gothenburg.
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Duration
Period for summer internship is between 1 June – 31 August 2022, max 10 weeks. 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 additional questions regarding the positions, you are welcome to contact hiring manager Pernilla Hallengren, at pernilla.hallengren@volvocars.com  or Kristin Gong, Kristin.gong@volvocars.com.
 For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Hallvin at lisa.hallvin@volvocars.com