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Intern: Supply Chain Optimization (Summer 2025)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Logistics
    Data
  • Greensboro

AI generated summary

  • You must pursue a relevant degree, have 30+ credits and a 2.75 GPA, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and ideally know PowerBI, R/Python, and supply chain concepts. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.
  • You will use Power BI, Python/R for data visualization, enhance data structures, improve optimization models, and analyze trends in demand and inventory data.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Mathematics / Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics or a related field, at an accredited school. Master’s degree is a plus.
  • Applicants should be interested in pursuing a professional career in Logistics / Supply Chain Management, Data Science or a related field.
  • Applicants must have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
  • Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint).
  • Applicants ideally will have experience with visualization tools (specifically PowerBI), programming (R/Python) and supply chain modeling.
  • Applicants ideally will have knowledge of supply chain concepts like economic order quantity, safety stock, forecast errors and bias, and inventory health.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient at learning new technologies
  • Effective professional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Customer Service
  • Technical Skills
  • Peer Relationships
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Standing Alone
  • Action Oriented
  • Perseverance
  • This internship will require up to 40 hours per week during the Summer 2025 semester, with the specific working schedule to be agreed upon with the hiring manager.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage Power BI, Python / R and advanced analytics tools and techniques to visualize demand and inventory data in support of supply chain parameter changes.
  • Develop and improve data structures, in order to enhance data accessibility, quality and efficiency.
  • Improving existing supply chain optimization models (total cost, forecast parameters) in Python / R.
  • Identify, analyze and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is for the Summer of 2025.

What are the working hours for the internship?

The internship will require up to 40 hours per week, with a specific schedule to be agreed upon with the hiring manager.

What degree programs are eligible for this internship?

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree program in Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

Is prior work experience required for this internship?

No prior work experience is explicitly required, but applicants should ideally have experience with visualization tools, programming (R/Python), and supply chain modeling.

What is the hourly pay range for this internship?

The hourly pay range for this internship is set at $16.00 - $46.00, depending on factors such as geographic location, academic classification, and area of study.

What kind of projects will interns work on?

Interns will support the Demand and Inventory Planning team by building and enhancing supply chain data analytics tools and improving existing supply chain optimization models.

Will interns receive performance feedback?

Yes, interns will receive verbal and written feedback throughout the internship, along with a formal written evaluation at the end of the experience.

Are there opportunities for career development during the internship?

Yes, interns will have access to training, personal development, and countless career opportunities within the Volvo Group.

What skills are required for this internship?

Required skills include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and ideally, experience with Power BI, Python/R, and knowledge of supply chain concepts.

Is there any housing assistance provided for interns?

Yes, housing assistance is offered to interns.

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.