Thesis: Proactive Capacity Risk in Global Supply Chains

Volvo Construction Equipment; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible location within Sweden

Job summary

Volvo Construction Equipment is offering a thesis project in capacity risk management within its supplier development domain. You will investigate best practices, conduct literature reviews and benchmark studies across automotive and industrial sectors, and engage with stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations.

This role provides a unique chance to blend academic research with real-world challenges in a global industrial leader’s supply chain resilience efforts, with flexible location

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Interest in manufacturing, supply chains, risk management and operational excellence.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Investigate best practices in supplier capacity risk management across industries.
• Conduct literature reviews and benchmark studies across sectors.
• Identify how companies detect capacity constraints and preventive actions.
• Explore methods, indicators, digital tools, governance and supplier collaboration.
• Engage with Volvo stakeholders, suppliers and industry experts through interviews.
• Develop recommendations to strengthen Volvo CE's capacity risk management.
• Propose a framework for proactive supplier capacity risk monitoring and governance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strong communication

Fluent in English

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Data visualization

Job description

Volvo Construction Equipment is offering a thesis project in capacity risk management within its supplier development domain. You will investigate best practices, conduct literature reviews and benchmark studies across automotive and industrial sectors, and engage with stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations.

This role provides a unique chance to blend academic research with real-world challenges in a global industrial leader’s supply chain resilience efforts, with flexible location