Intern - Material Control

Intern - Material Control

Location: Wacol, QLD, AU, 4076

Position Type: Student

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary

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

At Volvo you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. You will:

Collaborate across departments to identify challenges and deliver process improvements aligned with the Volvo Production System (VPS) and Volvo Operations Concept. You will also gain hands-on experience working alongside Material Controllers, contributing to capacity planning and KPI reporting using tools like Excel, QlikView, and Power BI.

This is a great opportunity to enhance your technical skills, work cross-functionally, and gain insight into world-class logistics operations within a global manufacturing environment!

Who are you?

Key Responsibilities

• Support logistics operations by providing data-driven insights to improve performance.

• Assist in capacity planning and the setup of new part locations.

• Analyse and follow up on logistics KPIs, identifying improvement opportunities.

• Coordinate with teams to remove obsolete parts from operations.

• Work cross-functionally on continuous improvement initiatives.

• Promote and implement lean principles (VPS and Volvo Operations Concept).

• Participate in regional/global logistics networks and projects.

• Ensure compliance with Volvo Group environmental, safety, and risk policies.

• Qualifications & Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with QlikView, Power BI, or SQL is a plus.

• Exposure to AutoCAD is desirable.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of logistics processes and lean manufacturing principles.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and engage with stakeholders across the business.

• What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Gain real-world experience in a global manufacturing company.

• Work with cross-functional teams and learn from industry experts.

• Opportunity to apply your technical knowledge to practical challenges.

• Develop a strong foundation in logistics planning, KPI analysis, and continuous improvement.

• Be part of a workplace that values safety, sustainability, and innovation.

• Ready for the next move?

• 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.

• 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 we 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.

• Job Category: Supply Chain & Logistics

• Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

• Travel Required: No Travel Required

• Requisition ID: 34392

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