Graduate Apprentice Trainee - Supply Chain

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