[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Volvo Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Volvo Group · Eskilstuna, SE # Thesis Work - Shaping the Future of Digital Material Control Eskilstuna, SE Supply Chain & Logistics Listed on Volvo Group’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Volvo Group’s careers site →](https://jobs.volvogroup.com/job/Eskilstuna-Thesis-Work-Shaping-the-Future-of-Digital-Material-Control-405-08/1370640755/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Volvo Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/) / Thesis Work - Shaping the Future of Digital Material Control ## 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. Background Material Control involves managing large amounts of information, monitoring material availability, identifying risks and taking actions to secure production. As digitalization evolves, new opportunities arise to make Material Control more efficient, visual and proactive. Digital tools, automation, data visualization and AI can potentially reduce manual and repetitive work, improve decision support and help Material Controllers focus on the activities that create the most value. Volvo CE wants to explore how these opportunities can shape the future way of working within Material Control, enabling earlier actions and more time for proactive supplier collaboration and continuous improvement. Thesis Scope & Deliverables The thesis will explore how digital solutions can support the next generation of Material Control. Key activities include: Mapping the current way of working and identifying time-consuming, manual and repetitive activities. Identifying opportunities for digitalization, automation, visualization and AI. Exploring how information can be visualized to provide better overview, prioritization and decision support. Investigating how digital solutions can help identify material and delivery risks earlier. Exploring how increased efficiency can enable a more proactive way of working and closer supplier collaboration. Identifying and prioritizing potential digital use cases based on expected value and feasibility. Developing a future-state concept and recommendations for how Material Control can continue its digital transformation. Suitable Background Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering and Management Logistics Production Development Data Science / AI Information Systems / Digitalization Other relevant backgrounds combining supply chain, technology and business development The thesis is particularly suitable for students interested in the intersection between Supply Chain, digitalization, data and industrial development, and who want to explore how technology can create real operational value. ### Thesis Information Level 30 credits (Master’s thesis) ### Language English Start date: 18 Januari, 2027 Location: Volvo CE Eskilstuna (on site preferred) ### Number of students 2 students (preferred) Ready for the next move? Last application day is November 30. In case you have questions about the position, contact: Stefan Ullberg – stefan.ullberg@volvo.com Henrik Sohlén – henrik.sohlen@volvo.com We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 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. Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Eskilstuna, SE[Apply on Volvo Group’s careers site →](https://jobs.volvogroup.com/job/Eskilstuna-Thesis-Work-Shaping-the-Future-of-Digital-Material-Control-405-08/1370640755/) ## More jobs at Volvo Group ### [Finance Information Management Lead at Volvo CE HQ](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/3f58adaa0cd9d8d4868b/) Eskilstuna, SE ### [Master Thesis - Control Architecture for X-in-1 Power Electronics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/6e0745145565cf598b34/) Eskilstuna, SE ### [Master Thesis Functional Safety](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/62665573fd814f8cfa9b/) Eskilstuna, SE ### [Thesis Work - AI-Assisted Machine Connectivity for Brownfield Production](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/39381431e326f5e8bb6c/) Eskilstuna, SE ### [Thesis Work - Developing a Training Approach for Data-Driven Production](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/a81c0073338e3b77d865/) Eskilstuna, SE ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Thesis Work on Encrypted Control](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/0da53a15fd0a09096205/) ABB · Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden ### [Thesis Work for Design for circularity – Reversible adhesives](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/be0329d890eb4437c7f0/) ABB · Västerås, Vastmanland County, Sweden ### [Jouw thesis of stage Belgium Belgium ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS Work-study contract](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/cd497baba998573ce2ee/) VINCI · Belgium ### [Thesis work Fatigue properties of anodized aluminium](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alstom/jobs/0f1207ce8918ad101b1d/) Alstom · Vasteras, SE ### [Master Thesis (d/f/m) "Materials & Processes characterization for future aircraft"](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/83cd789589ff88ef603b/) AIRBUS · Bremen Area OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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