Graduate Apprentice Trainee - Supply Chain

Volvo Group; Hoskote; On-site; INR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group’s National Apprenticeship Training Scheme role within TTI SO&T DC Bangalore offers fresh graduates a hands-on, one-year OJT opportunity to build a foundation in end-to-end logistics and aftermarket parts operations.

You will gain exposure to Planning, Procurement and Scheduling, inventory control, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to parts availability and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding or academic exposure to supply chain or logistics concepts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives.
• Automate manual material controller processes.
• Standardize reports and dashboards.
• Use Power Apps / low-code tools where applicable.
• Support procurement, receipt, storage, and distribution.
• Assist material planning and replenishment to ensure parts availability.
• Coordinate with suppliers on order status and lead times.
• Maintain accurate material and inventory records.
• Support material tracking, reporting and data analysis.

Skills

Excel

Python

SQL

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline

Tools

Power Apps

Job description

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 NATS Program:

This role is offered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), a flagship initiative of the Government of India designed to equip Indian youth with practical, trade-specific skills. Administered under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (amended in 1973), this program at Volvo Group offers engineering graduates and diploma holders a structured, 1-year practical, hands-on On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunity to build industry-ready capabilities.

What do we do?

Service operations & Technology (SO&T), part of Volvo Group TTI, serves all brands and business areas by managing and optimizing service parts availability and distribution to secure customer uptime. Through our operations, we provide world class service focusing on delivery precision, quality, continuous improvement, cost efficiency and synergies delivering value all the way to our customers. We embrace innovation and new technologies and work with environmental care and sustainability at heart. Our footprint consists of 50 distribution centers worldwide, and we strive for an innovative and diverse workplace, exercising the Volvo Group values with high focus on Customer Success. Every second, one order line is shipped across the globe to serve Volvo Group’s products.

What’s in it for you?

The Graduate Apprentice – Material Controller role within TTI SO&T DC Bangalore is designed for fresh graduates/newcomers who are keen to build a strong foundation in end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations within the Service Market Supply Chain.

This role focuses on learning and supporting Planning, Procurement, and Scheduling of Aftermarket Parts for both Group and Non-Group suppliers. The apprentice will gain hands-on exposure to Materials Management, Supplier Coordination, inventory control, and cross-functional collaboration, while contributing to timely parts availability and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to digital transformation initiatives, including:
• Automation of manual material controller processes
• Standardization of reports and dashboards
• Use of Power Apps / low-code tools where applicable
• Support the Material Control team in day-to-day activities related to procurement, receipt, storage, and distribution of materials.
• Assist in material planning and replenishment activities to ensure parts availability in line with demand.
• Coordinate with suppliers to follow up on order status, lead times, and delivery schedules under guidance.
• Participate in maintaining accurate material and inventory records in systems and trackers.
• Support material tracking, reporting, and data analysis using digital tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Procurement, Logistics, and Warehouse operations to understand end-to-end material flow.
• Learn and follow standard operating procedures, compliance requirements, and safety guidelines.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and learn Lean / VPS basics.
• Demonstrate a strong learning attitude and gradually take ownership of assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding or academic exposure to supply chain or logistics concepts is desirable.

Skills & Competencies Required

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Python, SQL, Power BI etc...
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and work in a dynamic environment.
• Positive attitude, teamwork, and openness to feedback.
• Basic problem-solving skills with guidance

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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.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.