Co-op: Business Control (Spring 2026)
Hagerstown, MD, US, 21742
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.
What you will do
The Co- Op will support in learning the how we forecast the cost evolution for operations and assist in creative ways to streamline the process. The Co-Op will also help the business control team to create tools to measure and improve our performance through continuous improvement.
The Business Control Co-Op position will be responsible for working with various operations functions, regional teams and customers to understand and improve our business indicators.
Purpose of the Position
The Business Control Co-Op role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment, and to promote the graduate’s career goals through contact with professionals in their field of study. The Co-Op experience enables students to participate in professional activities for Volvo Group Trucks Operations by working on projects for the Business Control Team. Co-Op opportunities are structured learning experiences where Co-ops and full time professionals work together on projects within their selected area of the organization. The Co-Op position allows students to integrate their Business/Operations knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo Group Trucks Operations.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
- Applicants should be interested in pursuing a professional career in Operations, Finance or related field at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
- Co-ops can work up to 40 hours per week and are NOT enrolled in academic courses during their co-op period.
- Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Applicants should be proficient in use of web based tools, access database, and Microsoft Power BI.
- SAP knowledge is preferred.
- Creative thinking and continuous improvement mindset
- Manufacturing or Lean Manufacturing Knowledge is nice to have.
- Willingness to learn, network and improve.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
- Assist with research and data collection in support of Business Control Estimates, variance analysis and capital investment requests
- Assist with reviewing completeness of data records and validating estimate v/s actual variances
- Assist with operational project activities in support of business control operations
- Work with digitalization tools like Microsoft Power BI to improve visualization of our data
Ready for the next move?
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00.The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:
• Housing assistance
• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
• Training and personal development
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?
Nearest Major Market: Hagerstown