Intern - Material Control (Brisbane City)

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. 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.
- Gain hands‑on experience working alongside Material Controllers, contributing to capacity planning and KPI reporting using tools like Excel, QlikView, and Power BI.
- 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?
- Let yourself 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 robust foundation in logistics planning, KPI analysis, and continuous improvement.
- Be part of a workplace that values safety, sustainability, and innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ruu2b