Volvo Group Hiring Graduate Apprentice Trainee | Bangalore

Volvo Group is looking for a Graduate Apprentice Trainee to support the Supply Chain & Logistics team in customs and trade compliance activities. The role focuses on improving compliance levels, reducing risk exposure, and supporting customs process optimization initiatives.

Mission and Purpose of the Role

• Assist the compliance manager in improving overall compliance controls and minimizing risk exposure.
• Support broker management, internal controls, post-entry controls, and related compliance activities.
• Help improve efficiency, reduce import and export lead times, and optimize costs through trade agreements and duty relief programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate across functions to enhance customs processes and procedures.
• Support handling of customs-related cases including duty drawback, EPCG, TED refund, bank guarantees, and related compliance matters.
• Identify inefficiencies and support digitalization and automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Assist in developing and improving customs training programs for internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Customs and Trade Areas

• Customs privileges such as Free Zone, CKD, bonded facilities, and related concessions.
• HS tariff classification and customs valuation management.
• Trade optimization and duty-saving opportunities.
• FTAs, trade policies, barriers, and measures.
• Origin control and customs process improvements.
• Customs systems and automated solutions.
• Customs training and stakeholder coordination.
• License applications and communication with government authorities.

Main Responsibilities

• Support customs and trade-related process setup and management.
• Maintain customs databases and related documentation.
• Coordinate with customs authorities during audits and compliance reviews.
• Work closely with suppliers, forwarders, logistics partners, and internal departments.
• Support customs broker evaluation and audit activities.
• Coordinate with legal teams on compliance-related issues.
• Assist in developing freight flows to reduce customs lead times and costs.
• Provide customs and trade compliance training to internal stakeholders.

Educational Qualifications and Preferred Knowledge

• Degree in Supply Chain, Customs, Laws, Economics, International Business, or an equivalent discipline.
• Knowledge of customs and trade compliance is an advantage.
• Experience or exposure to logistics, supply chain, or the automotive industry is preferred.
• Interest in digitalization and automation development.
• Understanding of logistics and supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance activities and customs procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on process improvement and innovation.

Volvo Group is committed to building efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Joining the organization provides the opportunity to work with global teams focused on innovation, collaboration, and customer impact.