VIE - Operational Planner F/M

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

About the VIE program 

The VIE, the International Internship Program, is a French international corporate placement program for youngprofessionals between the age of 18 and 28 who are European Union nationals. For these reasons, we thank you in advance to mention these items in your CV. Please note it is not possible to do a VIE in the country of your nationality. For more detailed information about the eligibility conditions to this program, we invite you to go to Business France website: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en

Your future team 

Service Market Logistics (SML) is part of Group Trucks Operations. Our job is to develop, manage and optimize the Service Market supply chain for all Volvo Group brands and JV’s. We strive for an innovative and diverse workplace, living the Volvo Group values with high focus on customer success.

We are now looking for a VIE Operational Planner in the Operational Planning/Refill team in Eskilstuna, starting 1st November 2025 for a 13 months contract. We have a collaborative environment and explorative mindset in our organization that is quite unique – and now you have the opportunity to join us!

We are on a fantastic journey where we are exploring new technologies and solutions with the aim ofdeveloping a future competitive edge for the Volvo Group. You will play an important role in creating the supply chain of the future.

Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and driving business performance through utilizing digital technologies and insights based on data? Do you want to be part of a diverse and global team? Are you excited at the prospect of driving industry best-in-class supply network management performance? As part of our team; you can.

What you will do 

As an Operational Planner you are responsible for the replenishment of some of our Distribution Centers (DC) in the world. A central part of the responsibility is to understand and visualize our performance as well as take corrective actions when deviating from targets. You will be our speaking partner to colleagues in the DC and Business Area and you will take lead to proactively find solutions to existing or future challenges, in close collaboration with our colleagues.

Continuous Improvement is a focused area with upcoming challenges where you will play an important role. Because the role is versatile and our function is included in many aspects of the supply chain there is the opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience into many different areas.

We are in the midst of a transformation journey; utilizing the possibilities of around data and advanced analytics. While this position consists to some degree of critical operational tasks, there is also great opportunity for personal growth in areas such as data engineering and microservice development in our upcoming cloud native planning solution. To contribute to our team development, you need to be self-driven and take ownership and drive crossfunctional initiatives

Who are you?

• You are great at communicating and collaborating to reach the goals you set, whether it’s internally in our team or with your colleagues on the other side of the globe.
• You take ownership and responsibility for your work and take great pride in serving our customers.
• In addition, you are passionate about exploring new concepts and broadening your horizon.
• You are not necessarily an expert in all the technical aspects of our work, but you have a strong determination and a keen mindset to learn and develop.

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you. After having been through the VIE program, we assure you that you will have a strong CV for a career within the automotive world.

Last application date: 10/08/2025. 

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Who we are and what we believe in 

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?