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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
The Supply Chain Optimization Intern position will be part of the Demand and Inventory Planning (DIP) /Operational Planning (OP) North America team within the SCO organization. You will support the Demand and Inventory Planning team by building and enhancing supply chain data analytics tools.
The SCO internship role provides you with the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment, and to promote your career goals through contact with professionals in your field of study. The internship experience enables you to participate in professional activities for Volvo Group Service Market Logistics by working on projects for the SCO NA group. Internships are structured learning experiences where interns and our full-time professionals work together on projects within their selected organization. The internship allows students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo Group Service Market Logistics.
Core Responsibilities
• Leverage Power BI, Python / R and advanced analytics tools and techniques to visualize demand and inventory
data in support of supply chain parameter changes.
• Develop and improve data structures, in order to enhance data accessibility, quality and efficiency.
• Improving existing supply chain optimization models (total cost, forecast parameters) in Python / R.
• Identify, analyze and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
Professional Objectives
• Weekly Writing Assignments: Brief written summaries of the learning experiences and project updates may be required.
• Project Presentations: Formal project presentations may be required to be presented to peers, management, and senior leaders within the organization.
• Performance Feedback: Throughout the entire experience, the manager will provide verbal and written feedback on work performance. At the end of the internship, each intern will be given a formal written evaluation based on their work performance.
Required Skills and Minimum Educational Requirements
• Applicants must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Mathematics / Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field at an accredited school. A master's degree is a plus.
• Applicants should be interested in pursuing a professional career in Logistics / Supply Chain Management, Data Science, or a related field.
• Applicants must have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
• Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Applicants ideally will have experience with visualization tools (specifically Power BI), programming (R/Python), and supply chain modeling.
• Applicants ideally will have knowledge of supply chain concepts like economic order quantity, safety stock, forecast errors and bias, and inventory health.
• Fall interns may work up to 30 hours per week.
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $17.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:
• Housing assistance, when applicable
• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
• Training and personal development
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we'll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.
Job Category: Supply Chain & Logistics
Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial
Travel Required: No Travel Required
Requisition ID: 33505
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Do we share the same aspirations?
Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.
Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.
Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.
If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.