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’s in it for you?
Common information about the Operations Graduate Program: Over 15 exciting months, this program will give you a comprehensive view of the Volvo Group’s global truck manufacturing organization. You’ll explore our brands, plants, logistics, and key business areas like manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement. You'll also engage with emerging technologies and develop future-ready skills.
From day one, you’ll hold a permanent position, supported by a manager and mentor, with opportunities for “on-the-job” rotations and real project experience. Through team development sessions and learning modules, you'll connect with other participants and grow into your future career at Volvo.
If you're seeking global exposure and the chance to shape the future, this role could be your next step.
Who we are?
Our role in Service Market Logistics is to keep society running. We make sure that food gets to the grocery store, hospitals have electricity, and that people can commute to work. We ensure spare parts are available when they are needed in a sustainable network of 5,000 suppliers, 3,000 dealers and 40 distribution centers. We develop, manage, and optimize the aftermarket supply chain for all Volvo Group brands.
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The SML LMEA Transport team manages outbound flows from the Central Distribution Center to worldwide dealers. Digitalization and CO2 emission reduction are key domains where we need to act now. Our team is actively contributing to Volvo's journey to become a worldclass sustainable transport solution provider.
Main Activities and Responsibilities:
Lead the change on Sustainability and be a Sustainability Advocate: Take ownership of shaping and driving our Sustainability Roadmap—aiming for an ambitious 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2025 and 50% by 2030. Be at the forefront of impactful environmental change. You'll play a key role in influencing change
Empower and Inspire: Work closely with colleagues to train, coach, and propose initiatives that increase awareness of key drivers to reduce transport CO2 emissions. Your leadership will help spark a culture of sustainability across the organization.
Foster Knowledge Sharing: Be the go-to expert for Transport and Sustainability, supporting knowledge development across LMEA departments. You'll contribute to creating a forward-thinking, collaborative environment.
Innovate with Technology: Spearhead the deployment of the Transport Management System (TMS)—ensure smooth data integration, usage, and optimization to improve transport efficiency and sustainability.
Drive Cross-Functional Innovation: Lead and participate in cutting-edge, cross-functional projects focused on transport, sustainability, and decarbonation—pioneering new solutions for a greener future.
Analyze & Optimize: Dive into data to identify opportunities for CO2 emission reductions and increased productivity within the transport sector. Your insights will directly impact our sustainability goals.
Why You'll Love This Role:
Make a Difference: This is your chance to drive real-world impact by reducing transport-related CO2 emissions.
Career Growth: With mentoring and hands-on experience in sustainability and transport management, you'll fast-track your development.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate, like-minded professionals committed to innovation and sustainability.
Innovative Projects: You'll be part of cutting-edge projects in the transport sector, working with new technologies and solutions.
Who You Are:
You’re Master Degree graduated during past 2 years in supply chain school or business school with ideally a specialization in Supply Chain – Transport optimization You are eager to work with data management and skilled in developing with Power BI or other data management tool You have demonstrated leadership capabilities and you’ve had experience or a strong passion for Project Management You like teamwork you love collaborating and have a natural ability to bring people together. You know how to federate teams around a common goal, making teamwork a key strength
You are fluent in English
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?