Intern: Pricing Analyst (Fall 2024)

Location:

Greensboro, NC, US, 27409

Position Type: Student

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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.

What you will do

This internship will support the Manager, Pricing & Risk Management in pricing activities, business intelligence and risk management of the Service Contract portfolio. The Intern - Pricing Analyst is expected to be analytical with a good business sense. This position will collaborate with Management Reporting and Business Intelligence, Business Control, Aftermarket, and the Commercial Truck Organizations. The internship allows students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo Group.

If you want to be a part of an exciting change within the transportation industry for the summer where you can learn about the Volvo Group and Services & Solutions, come join us!

For this position it is preferable for candidates to be on site for at least 3 days per week working up to 30 hours a week. The fall internship dates are August 19, 2024 to December 13th.

Core Responsibilities:

• Analyze historical data and identify trends to help set technical price for Service Contracts and Extended Coverages.

• Develop and prepare standardized reports and ad-hoc analysis to support portfolio and sales teams.

• Work with Pricing Manager and IT teams to integrate new data sources into Power BI for Service Contracts.

• Work with Pricing Manager and IT teams to automate Service Contract portfolio reporting in Power BI.

• Maintain and enhance existing price models and assist with updating pricing, discount structures and business rules in source systems and ordering tools.

• Support custom quotation process through pricing analysis and timely response.

• Aid in creating a proactive working environment, identifying quality issues and cost drivers early in the contract term. Work with aftermarket and support teams to make necessary changes to increase profitability of portfolio.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Critical Competencies:

• Analytical:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work with large and multiple datasets. Experience with Power BI preferred. Knowledge of Python or similar is a plus.

• Business Aptitude:The ability to take analytical findings and apply it to the business. Understanding business needs when developing reports and analytical tools.

• Detail Oriented:The capability to pay close attention to detail. To ensure data is accurate compared to source systems and no errors when distributed.

• Self-Motivated: Have the capacity to self-start and take initiative. Not afraid to ask questions and ambition to learn.

• Forward Thinking:The ability to think outside the box, continue to improve ways of working and keep up with new technologies.

• Collaborative:The ability to work well with others. Cross functional work is imperative to execute deliverables.

• Communication:Good communication skills. Verbal, written and visual.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the internship.

• Strong analytical skills, advanced excel, Power BI experience preferred.

• Requires the mastery of standard Microsoft applications and data analysis tools.

• The ability to understand high level and low-level business, technical concepts a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

As a successful Intern you will:

• Lead with passion

• Perform with purpose

• Transform with vision

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusiveness to make us a stronger and better organization. The motivation and passion to support our customers set us apart from others that want to be like us. Our company culture is how we interact with each

other, with our customers and society as a whole. It is the foundation on which everything else is built. We embrace new ideas and constantly challenge the status quo – innovation is driven by a willingness to change to stay ahead and find smart ways to create new solutions.

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. 

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:

• Housing assistance 

• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization 

• Training and personal development 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as “The American Truck You Can Count On,” thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done.

Volvo Trucks , founded in Sweden in the late 1920s, is a brand centered around innovating for people – to make life easier, better, and safer. We are determined to lead the way towards a sustainable transport industry, in which we are equally determined for our customers to be successful and stay in the forefront.

By joining our North American Group Truck brands (Volvo & Mack) , you will be part of a global and diverse team, where we work with passion, we trust each other, and we embrace change to stay ahead. By working together, we can provide innovative solutions that add value over time and help us create the world we want to live in.

Job Category: Sales & Services

Organization: Mack Trucks & Volvo Trucks

Travel Required: No Travel Required

Requisition ID: 9661

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

Nearest Major Market: Greensboro