Stage Supply Chian - Demand Planning Coffee Business Unit

Position Snapshot

• Nestlé Italiana, Milan HQ (Assago)
• Undergraduates or graduates in Economics, Statistics, Data Science/Data Engineering, Management Engineering, Supply Chain Management or equivalent. Theoretical knowledge required (university level) about ERP, forecasting, make or buy, Supply Chain processes, objectives and methodologies (curricular or extra-curricular work experience in Supply Chain/Operations is a strong plus)
• Nestlé welcomes people with disability
• Full-time internship (6 months) – We offer a monthly allowance of €900, free access to the company canteen, free access to a partner gym near the office, and a company laptop.
• Dynamic and international environment, with opportunities to learn from cross-functional teams and global stakeholders
• Start date: October

Main Purpose of the Job

The resource will support the Demand & Supply Planning team for the Coffee Business Unit in managing operations planning for some of the world’s most iconic brands, such as Nescafé, Dolce Gusto and Starbucks.

Depending on the scope of the internship, the candidate will have the opportunity to take actions on daily operational activities, including maintaining optimal stock levels across the network, tracking KPIs and updating forecasts.

The candidate will also support the Demand Planner in data analysis activities, such as reviewing historical trends, identifying recurring patterns and contributing to the creation of dashboards and reporting/analytical tools

In addition, the candidate will contribute to projects aimed at improving cross-functional supply chain processes, with objectives such as reducing total delivered costs, enhancing service levels and optimizing waste.

Key Outputs / Deliverables

• Development of reporting and analytical tools in Demand area;
• Integrate processes with Information System applications (SAP) to reduce manual activities and improve automatism;
• Implement processes improvements to deliver tangible benefits (e.g.: time saving, increased efficiencies, etc.);

Key Relationships Internal to Nestlé Group

• Demand & Supply planning community
• Marketing, Trade Marketing and Sales
• Customer service, Warehouse, Logistics and Transport

What Will Make You Successful

• Degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science/Data Engineering, Management Engineering, Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• Short experience in Supply Chain/Operations
• Good knowledge of Excel, Power BI (SAP is a plus)
• Strong communication and relational skills
• Collaborate proactively with innovative and constructive approach
• Strong numerical and analytical mindset, comfortable working with data and figures
• Curiosity for new technologies (e.g. Artificial Intelligence) and their application to business processes
• Mental agility, insight, analysis and synthesis
• Fluent in English and Italian

What You Will Learn

During this internship, you will develop demand planning expertise, forecasting and analytical skills through SAP, Power BI, Power Query and reporting tools. You will also strengthen stakeholder management capabilities by collaborating with Marketing, Sales, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams in a dynamic FMCG environment

Our Selection Process

Step 1:

Meeting with HR – Talent Acquisition → Motivational and Attitudinal Assessment

An introductory conversation focused on your motivations, academic experiences and interest in Demand Planner. We will explore your analytical mindset, communication skills and willingness to learn in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.

Step 2:

Meeting with the Line Manager / Tutor → Demand Planner

An interview focused on Demand Planning, forecasting and business analytics. You may be asked to discuss academic projects or experiences involving data analysis, reporting tools and problem solving, demonstrating your analytical mindset, ability to derive actionable insights from data and willingness to collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain stakeholders.

Step 3:

Feedback

You will receive feedback at the end of the process, regardless of the outcome.

Who We Are, What We Believe In

We are Nestlé. We are the Good food, Good life company.

Good food, Good life is our promise, it is a daily commitment. It is only thanks to our people that we can make a difference and realize this belief: we call them Good People .

At Nestlé, we believe that recognition, inclusion and valorization of diversity can make us grow both as individuals and as a company. This is why we promote a work environment, a business culture and a leadership model that guarantee equal opportunities for everyone and at all organizational levels. We believe diversity is a winning factor and we always encourage our people to share ideas and collaborate.

Here at Nestlé you will also be able to be part of the Emotional Communities , groups of colleagues of different functions and seniorities who come together with the aim of spreading a corporate culture that allows everyone to freely express their passions and identities. LGBT +, Gender Balance, Young, Disability, Volunteering, Green, Multiculturalism are just some of the communities that you can be part of.

Diversity is a fact, inclusion is a choice and we have chosen to be inclusive.