Overview
Transport plays a central role in modern society. Volvo Group works on building sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions using advanced technologies and collaborative global teams.
About the NATS Program
The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) is a Government of India initiative designed to skill young graduates in various trade disciplines. Under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (amended in 1973), Volvo Group provides graduates with practical, hands-on on-the-job training for a duration of one year.
What You Will Do
Within Logistics International - Transport Operations, India, the trainee will support operational activities related to transport booking and tracking from suppliers to plants in Bangalore using digital platforms and Transport Management Systems (TMS). The role also focuses on ensuring the accuracy and quality of transactional logistics data.
Your Future Team
Logistics International - Transport Operations, India operates within the Trucks Technology & Industrial Division (TTI) of Volvo Group. The team manages global logistics operations, ensuring packaging availability, transportation of materials to production facilities, and timely distribution of vehicles and equipment to customers.
The organization designs and optimizes supply chain logistics for Volvo Group, prepares logistics frameworks for new product launches, and supports Sales & Operations Planning processes. Teams collaborate across global locations to deliver efficient logistics services.
Transport Operations India
This function manages domestic and international transportation of materials to Volvo Group production facilities across India. It also oversees distribution of vehicles, construction equipment, and related products to dealers and customers, along with management of product transit yards and cross-docking operations.
Role Description
- Coordinate with approved logistics partners including liners, forwarders, transporters, CHA representatives, overseas offices, and customers for sea, air, and surface freight movements.
- Work closely with internal and external customers to support daily logistics requirements.
- Monitor end-to-end logistics activities including transportation, customs clearance, freight movement, and delivery.
- Handle pre-arrival notifications from logistics service providers and coordinate delivery slots.
- Use Transport Management Systems such as ATLAS, XTR, and A4D to support operations.
- Ensure delivery of shipments from ports to customer or consignee warehouses.
- Maintain and document key performance indicators related to logistics operations.
- Prepare and verify documentation for customs, insurance, packing specifications, and compliance with international regulations.
- Arrange air freight for urgent or high-value shipments and manage associated risks.
- Identify potential transport and operational risks in advance.
- Handle special arrangements for delicate cargo, dangerous goods, or oversized shipments.
- Maintain communication and oversight throughout the shipment lifecycle and support reporting activities.
- Work with transportation and shipping teams to identify shipments that may miss delivery timelines.
- Follow escalation procedures for deviations.
- Participate in daily operational meetings and continuous improvement activities such as VPS and 5S.
- Track pre-carriage, freight, and on-carriage costs through TMS usage.
- Coordinate with overseas Volvo plants, suppliers, and customers for import and export flows.
Competence
- Graduate degree in BE, B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Com, or BBA with focus on operations or related fields.
- Certification in analytics or foreign trade is an added advantage.
- Ability to use digital tools and Office365 applications for operational improvements and automation.
- Understanding of logistics service provider performance monitoring.
Volvo Group works toward efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. The organization employs teams across the globe who collaborate to deliver innovative logistics and mobility solutions while maintaining a strong culture of inclusion, teamwork, and responsibility.
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- BE or BTech
- BSc
- BCom
- BBA in Operations or related field
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Volvo
Volvo is a globally recognized Swedish multinational corporation specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of vehicles, machinery, and related services. Founded in 1927 in Gothenburg, Sweden, Volvo has grown into a major player in the automotive and heavy equipment industries, with a strong reputation for safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. The company operates through several divisions, including Volvo Trucks, Volvo Cars (now owned by Geely Holding Group), Volvo Construction Equipment, and Volvo Penta, serving customers across more than 190 markets worldwide.
With over 100,000 employees, Volvo's mission is to drive prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. The brand is widely regarded for pioneering safety features and advancing eco-friendly technologies, such as electric and hybrid drivetrains. Recent achievements include significant investments in electrification and autonomous vehicle research, as well as partnerships aimed at reducing carbon emissions across its supply chain. Volvo continues to maintain a strong market position as a trusted name in both commercial and consumer vehicle segments.
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