Operations Graduate Program - Digital Innovation Analyst

Volvo Group Operations Graduate Program - Traineeship

Over 15 exciting months, the operations graduate program will give you a comprehensive view of the Volvo Group’s global truck manufacturing organization. You’ll explore our brands, plants, logistics, and key business areas like manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement. You'll also engage with emerging technologies and develop future-ready skills.

From day one of the traineeship, you’ll hold a permanent position, supported by a manager and mentor, with opportunities for “on-the-job” rotations and real project experience. Through team development sessions and learning modules, you'll connect with other participants and grow into your future career at Volvo.

If you're seeking a traineeship with global exposure and the chance to shape the future, this role could be your next step.

What will you do?

To reach the next level within our Production Control Program & Planning Department and our Logistics organization, we want to get a better grip on all the information we have in our systems.

As a Digital Innovation Analyst Trainee, you will play a pivotal role in supporting logistics operations within the Volvo Group. You will work across end-to-end (E2E) processes, leveraging data-driven insights to analyze, optimize, and streamline workflows across production, supply chain, and logistics.

Your future team

You will join a dynamic, collaborative team within the Volvo Group focused on logistics and planning. Our team consists of experienced planners and a business analyst from diverse backgrounds, working together to deliver efficient supply chain solutions. We foster a culture of learning, innovation, and teamwork, encouraging initiative, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Who are you?

Do you enjoy turning data into actionable insights and using analytics to improve planning and logistics performance? Are you passionate about working with diverse teams to identify opportunities and implement best practices? Would you like to contribute to projects that optimize supply chains and improve production planning and inventory management? Are you excited about driving digitalization and automation initiatives to make processes smarter and more efficient? Do you have a knack for creating clear reports and dashboards that help stakeholders make informed decisions?

Are you eager to learn and adapt quickly to new IT systems and tools in a dynamic logistics environment?

Grab the chance to apply all your theoretical and practical knowledge from school at a world-class leader in the automotive industry!

Required knowledge/experience

• Master’s degree in engineering, IT, Supply Chain or a related field, with an interest in digitalization and data driven environments.
• Maximum two years of previous working experience (prior to or after graduation).
• Good understanding of production planning, logistics, and supply chain principles
• Analytical mindset, able to read data and translate it into tangible advice & insights. In addition, you have the learning ability to quickly work with IT systems and Tools (e.g. Excel, BI Tools, ...)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work comfortably in diverse, cross-functional teams while acting with integrity, credibility, and consistency.
• You possess strong problem-solving skills and can turn complex challenges into practical solutions You critically analyze situations and take the initiative to tackle bottlenecks efficiently.
• As this is a truly global program, you need to be fluent in both speaking and writing in English. A very good knowledge of Dutch is mandatory.

What’s in it for you?

• 15-month trainee program during which you will be working on current, business-critical projects with integrated local and international job rotations
• You are given your own tasks and responsibilities from the start
• Benefit from personal career and team development events
• Alongside other program participants, you will attend a variety of workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career at Volvo Group
• Receive a competitive salary and permanent position from day one
• Benefit from individual support, coaching and feedback from your mentor and experts within your field
• Build a network within the organisation to foster your career development
• Take the driver’s seat by shaping the program according to your own personal interests to develop your competencies for tomorrow

In addition, you will take a deep dive into some specific areas of our business such as manufacturing, health and safety, quality, and continuous improvements, while also learning about the end-to-end supply chain, aftermarket parts and our remanufacturing operations. We furthermore offer the opportunity for you to be part of our digital transformation, applying new technologies to connect and automate our processes. Together we work with AI, data science, machine learning, circular systems, virtual manufacturing and more, to build our fully electric or autonomous products.

If rotational development, a global set up and designing the world of tomorrow are aspects you are looking for in your next job context, this position might be something for you.

Are we a perfect match?

Are you a true data wizard, keen to understand what is underneath the surface? Are you a real team player and do you want to work in dynamic changing environment?

Then you are who we are looking for! Do not hesitate and apply now! 

Do you want to hear about the program from our current OGP's? Check it out here!

Please send us your application before the 11th of March 2026. We will not accept new applications after this.

Start of the traineeship will be mid August 2026.

At Volvo Group, we draw our strength from diversity, and we believe that a work environment and culture that is inclusive, equitable and diverse is key to success, attractivity and wellbeing. We welcome and encourage all applications regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, cultural background, religion, or belief. We embrace individuality and value each colleague for who they are.