Master Thesis: From Dealer behavior to CO2 impact on the Supply Chain

Job description

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. 

Master Thesis: From Dealer behavior to CO2 impact on the Supply Chain

 

Service Market Logistics (SML) is part of Group Trucks Operations (GTO). We are an organization of approximately 4,000 employees globally in more than 40 locations. Every day, we are delivering world-class operational excellence for our customers, based upon smart logistics solutions. Our job is to develop, manage and optimize the Service Market supply chain for all Volvo Group brands and JV’s. The scope for Service Market Logistics includes Flow Optimization, Inventory Management, Distribution Center operations, Customs & Trade, as well as the development of logistics solutions to ensure the highest possible parts availability, delivery precision and quality everywhere in the world. We strive for an innovative and diverse workplace, exercising the Volvo Group values with a high focus on customer success.

Your future team

Supply Planning & Dealer Inventory Management region Gent/EU plan the supply chain from suppliers to dealers in order to secure the best possible spare parts availability to our customers at the right cost, we are in charge of running Support Distribution Centers and Central Distribution Center Gent operations, and we also have in charge the relationship towards our dealers and market companies about service market logistics topics.

 

Who are you?

In SML we have developed tools to better measure the CO2 impact of our flows and operations CO2. As part of our organization mindset, we are working with continuous improvement and citizen development to improve our way of working and quality. Given the Volvo group ambition to be fossil free by 2030, we aim to take a step further in our sustainable journey by breaking down our flows emission from the end customer to our suppliers.

We are seeking motivated Master's students studying Data Science, Computer Science, Business, Logistics, or other relevant fields. 

 

Contact: Andreas Flood, Manager Backorder Recovery Eskilstuna (andreas.flood@volvo.com). Chloé Maytie, Dealer Logistics Coach Gothenburg (chloe.maytie@volvo.com)

Location:  Eskilstuna or Göteborg

Position Type:  Student

Last application date: 10th of November 2024.

 

What’s in it for you?

What will you do

We would like the student to work on real business cases, from a dealer order (exploring the different types) to the footprint impact on the Flow Chain. These cases could be used for increasing awareness to more action oriented. We would expect some concrete steps as well on how we can mature to connect C02 reduction to lean within supply chain.

 

Ready for the next move?

Are you up for the Challenge?

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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?

Job Category:  Supply Chain & Logistics

Organization:  Group Trucks Operations

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  15147