Intern: Logistics Preparation (Spring 2021)

Job description

Auto req ID

106256BR
Entity

Group Trucks Operations
Position Description

Purpose/Description

The internship role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment, and to support/promote the graduate's career goals through contact with professionals in their field of study. The purpose of this position is to support the Logistics Preparation Department, particularly the preparation of new suppliers delivering North American Cab & Vehicle assembly plants.

Core responsibilities

Intern will work directly with the Logistics Project Managers (Log PM) & Logistics managers for Supplier Preparation (LMP). Main tasks include, but are not limited to:
·  Manage small scale projects like continuous improvement projects
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Develop, improve and implement methods & tools in product projects including templates, KPI's, way-of-working, etc

· 
Initial phase of training and development within area of assignment.

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Proficient use of equipment, instrumentation and software/hardware used within area of assignment.

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Miscellaneous Logistics Preparation assignments as training and abilities progress.

Competencies

·  Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on.
·  Communication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably, and actively seeking feedback non-defensively.
·  Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to required -- or higher -- standards, pitching in to get the job done.
·  Flexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
·  Applicants must be skilled in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint)
·  Microsoft Office 365 apps knowledge
·  Microsoft Power BI knowledge would be a plus

Minimum education and experience

·  Applicant must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or related engineering/technology field at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the internship.
·  Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
·  Strong communication skills.
Expected Commitment

This internship will require up to 30 hours per week during the spring 2021 semester, with the specific working schedule to be agreed upon with the hiring manager.
Interns will be expected to spend as much of their internship time as possible working in the office. However, due to the unpredictable nature of the ongoing pandemic, the manager may approve the intern to work a portion of their time from home if required.
Country

United States
Position Title

Intern: Logistics Preparation (Spring 2021)
City/Town

Greensboro
Functional Area

Logistics
About us

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group's leading brands - Volvo, Volvo Penta, UD Trucks, Terex Trucks, SDLG, Renault Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, Mack, Eicher, Dongfeng Trucks and Arquus.

Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group's engines and transmissions, as well as all production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group's customers as well as for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chain for all brands, production facilities and distribution centers where the Volvo Group operates. In Volvo Group Trucks Operations you will be part of a diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Employment/Assignment Type

Internship/Trainee/Co-op
Last application date

18-Oct-2020
State / Province

North Carolina
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