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Graduate Apprentice Trainee

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Procurement · Compliance & Regulatory

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In short

Volvo Group is seeking a Graduate Apprentice Trainee in Bangalore to support the compliance manager in enhancing overall compliance levels and minimizing risk exposure. This role involves optimizing import/export processes, driving digital initiatives, and supporting customs training.

Responsibilities

  • Support the compliance manager to increase overall compliance level and minimize risk exposure.
  • Assist in managing broker relationships, internal controls, and post-entry controls.
  • Optimize import/export processes to increase efficiency, minimize lead times, and reduce costs.
  • Initiate continuous improvement activities and propose process development for customs optimization.
  • Handle and mitigate existing and/or pending cases such as customs duty drawback, bank guarantee, and refunds.
  • Identify waste, eliminate waste, and initiate digital/automation development to improve working efficiency.
  • Support custom training for internal stakeholders, making it online and attractive.
  • Manage customs privileges, HS Tariff Classification, and customs valuation.
  • Ensure compliance with FTAs, trade policies, and origin control.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
  • Secure license applications and other communications with governmental agencies.
  • Set up and manage customs and trade relevant processes and databases.
  • Act as the interface between custom authorities and colleagues on customs audits.
  • Liaise with Customs Authorities and Legal departments on compliance issues.
  • Assist in developing inbound/outbound/packaging freight flows to reduce customs lead-times and costs.
  • Provide customs and trade compliance trainings to Volvo colleagues and key stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Degree in Supply Chain, Customs, Laws, Economics, International Business or equivalent.
  • Customs and Trade Compliance experience/knowledge is a plus.
  • Experience in logistics, supply chain, and automotive industry is preferable.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High skills in building strong networks/relationships with other departments.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Desired Qualifications

  • Good potential for digitalization & automation development, self on job learning.
  • Good understanding of Volvo Businesses, especially the Logistics set-ups in Volvo.
  • Strong leadership skill.
  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Result-oriented.
  • Self-motivated, take initiatives to change process and procedures.
  • Experience from work related to Regulatory Compliance work.
  • Creativity/Innovation: Reframing traditional patterns of thinking and applying new and evolving ideas, methods, designs and technologies.
  • Good thinker than acting based on feelings.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with next-gen technologies and collaborative teams.
  • Shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions.
  • Make a difference on a global scale.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
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Company

Volvo Group

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Internship

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Entry

Locations

Bangalore, India

Qualification

Bachelor

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