Volvo Hiring Graduate Apprentice Trainee in Hosakote, Bangalore

Transport is at the core of modern society. This role offers the chance to help shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions, working with next-generation technologies and collaborative teams.

About the NATS Program

This role is offered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), a flagship initiative of the Government of India that builds practical, trade-specific skills in Indian youth. It runs under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (amended in 1973). At Volvo Group, the program offers engineering graduates and diploma holders a structured, one-year, hands-on On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunity to develop industry-ready capabilities.

What you will do

You will contribute to operations at Logistics International - Transport Operations, India. Your main focus will be booking and tracking transport from suppliers to plants in Bangalore using TMS and digital platforms, and making sure transactional data is of high quality.

Your future team

Logistics International - Transport Operations, India is part of the Trucks Technology & Industrial (TTI) Division within Volvo Group. The team handles logistics globally, making sure transport is purchased, packaging is available at suppliers, material reaches production facilities, and vehicles and construction equipment reach customers on time. The team also designs and optimizes the Logistics Supply Chain, prepares logistics for new products, and drives the Sales & Operations Planning process.

Transport Operations India (TO IN) is responsible for:

• Overseas and domestic transport of material to production facilities for Trucks, Construction Equipment, Buses and Powertrain within Volvo Group India and its joint ventures, and distribution of vehicles, construction equipment and Penta products to domestic and overseas dealers and customers.
• Managing product transit yards and cross docks for material.

Role Description

• Coordinate with TTI Logistics approved liners, forwarders, transporters, CHAs, overseas offices and customers to arrange sea, air and surface freight movements.
• Maintain close coordination with internal and external customers on their day-to-day requirements.
• Monitor end-to-end activities including transportation, customs clearance, freight and delivery.
• Receive pre-arrival notifications from LSPs and coordinate with LCs for delivery slots.
• Use TMS tools such as ATLAS, XTR and A4D to support transport operations.
• Manage delivery of commodities and shipments from the port to the customer or consignee warehouse.
• Formalize, record and maintain KPIs.
• Obtain, check and prepare documents to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications and overseas regulations.
• Arrange air transport for urgent and high-value freight and manage door-to-door risk.
• Anticipate transport and operational risks in advance.
• Handle special arrangements for delicate cargo, dangerous goods (DG) and oversized cargo (ODC).
• Maintain communication and control through all phases of the journey, including management reports.
• Work with transport and shipping teams to identify shipments at risk of missing delivery expectations.
• Follow the escalation process for deviation reporting.
• Take part in morning meetings, VPS and 5S activities.
• Monitor pre-carriage, freight and on-carriage activities and costs through TMS usage.
• Communicate with overseas Volvo plants, suppliers and customers on import and export flows.

Who we are

Volvo Group is working toward efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. The group has almost 100,000 people worldwide, united by a culture of care, inclusiveness and empowerment.

The Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hires team players who want to create real customer impact. Its decentralized teams work close to customers, with speed and autonomy. Volvo does not accept applications by mail, as it values data privacy.