Supply Chain Internships - Assessment

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Kick-start your career in one of the world's leading food companies.

Job purpose

Are you passionate about data, problem solving and supply chain processes? Join our Supply Chain Internship Program and gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic international environment, working on real business challenges that contribute to delivering products to consumers every day.

Main activities

• Production Planning

  The team is responsible for ensuring the right products are available at the right time by balancing demand, production capacity and material availability. In this role, you will support planning activities through data analysis and reporting, monitor inventory levels and material availability, and contribute to initiatives aimed at improving planning efficiency and reducing supply risks. You will collaborate with different stakeholders across Supply Chain, Procurement and Packaging teams, gaining exposure to end‑to‑end planning processes.

• Distribution Planning (Stock & Flows)

  The team manages inventory and product flows across the supply network to ensure optimal product availability while maintaining efficient stock levels. As an intern, you will support the analysis of stock policies and safety stock parameters, evaluate inventory performance, and contribute to projects focused on optimizing stock levels and material flows across the network. You will work with planning data and advanced tools to identify opportunities for improving service levels and operational efficiency.

• Manufacturing Strategy

  The team is responsible for driving continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations. In this role, you will contribute to projects aimed at enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing and process standardization across plants. You will support the development of digital solutions, governance tools and training materials, while gaining a deeper understanding of manufacturing processes and organizational best practices.

• Customer Service

  The team acts as a key link between customers and the Supply Chain, ensuring efficient order management and service excellence. As an intern, you will support projects focused on improving order management processes and customer service capabilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree students or recent graduates in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or Economics fields with a strong focus on Supply Chain topics.
• Excellent academic background
• Fluent English and Italian (mandatory)
• Study or work experience abroad (nice to have)
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work in team

Additional information

Become part of a young and ambitious work environment: as a Barilla Intern you’ll be the owner of your own projects and career. Are you up for the challenge?

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.