Master Thesis - How to achieve and maintain Preferred Customer status

Job description

Auto req ID

107021BR
Entity

Group Trucks Operations
Position Description

Master thesis – Material Supply for Production Logistics

The world around us is changing. We see challenges with new consumer demand patterns through e-commerce and trade, rapid development with disruptive technologies, development in areas of environmental care and sustainability. All of these trends require us in Volvo Group to be a contributor in society and play our part in providing efficient, environmental friendly and sustainable solutions when it comes to mobility of people and goods – where Volvo Group is driving prosperity through transport solutions.

Material Supply [part of Production Logistics, Volvo Group Trucks Operations] drives development of the supply material processes. We believe in order to be successful with driving change we need to create a better understanding about levels of interaction with our material suppliers. With innovation and new technologies the relationship and means of communication will develop and we wish to secure a connected, engaged and committed supply chain all the way from suppliers via logistics service providers to our reception of goods. We strive to be the preferred customer from a supply chain perspective and are looking for two students to help us define opportunities for improvement.

As a Master thesis worker, you will be part of a diverse and dynamic team working within Production Logistics, in close cooperation with Purchasing and with several other functions and stakeholders.

Thesis scope and expected outcome
·  Map the interactions in inbound supply chain between Material Suppliers and Volvo departments and systems
·  Collect feedback on ways of working, processes and tools. One way to do this is via Supplier interviews and surveys
·  Identify opportunities to strengthen connection, engagement and commitment resulting in a supply chain that can provide more efficient, environmental friendly and sustainable solutions
·  Formulate suggestions for improvement and implementation What we are looking for
For this thesis we are looking for two curious persons with networking skills. You have the ability to address a wide range of questions and challenges, and able to draw conclusion and present opportunities and recommendations to drive strategic change. You are a person that enjoys working in a dynamic environment, having strong social & inter-cultural skills working with Volvo employees both locally and globally.

The successful candidates are strong in communication, both verbally and through creation of visual communication material. Further they have a holistic mindset, know how to facilitate a discussion, enjoys teamwork and are collaborative by nature.

Student profile and application:
·  Students in Supply Chain Management, Transport Logistics or similar fields
·  Proficiency in the English language is required For further information, please contact:
Rodrigo Fierro, Operating Support Manager, Supplier and Material Management + 46 739026873

Country

Sweden
Position Title

Master Thesis - How to achieve and maintain Preferred Customer status
City/Town

Göteborg
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

Thesis
Last application date

02-Nov-2020
State / Province

Västra Götaland