Logistics contributor intern

PERNOD RICARD BELGIUM SA; Waterloo; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Pernod Ricard Benelux is offering an internship in the Supply Chain team in Belgium (Waterloo). The role combines inventory management, stock optimization and ERP processes, providing hands-on exposure to stock management and logistics flows.

The internship requires strong Excel skills and fluency in English with an additional language (Dutch or French). You will work with cross-functional teams and gain practical experience across stock, ERP and regulatory aspects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in Business Admin, Engineering or Logistics/Supply Chain.
• Experience in a related field is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly stock reconciliation and inventory optimization.
• Assist with ERP operations and purchase order cleaning in Navision.
• Conduct stock health analyses and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams across Sales, Brand Owners and Operations.

Skills

Excel skills

English language

Dutch or French

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration/Engineering/Logistics

Tools

Navision ERP

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Pernod Ricard is a global leader in wines and spirits, with one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the sector. In Belgium since 1974, Pernod Ricard Benelux imports and distributes the Group's brands in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands from its offices in Brussels. As "Créateurs de Convivialité", our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. Our culture is built on four shared values: Grounded in the Real, Fiercely Authentic, Connected Beyond Borders and Passion for Challenge. Within the Benelux team, we value ownership, an entrepreneurial mindset and close collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations.

ROLE PURPOSE

As part of the Supply Chain team, the intern will support day-to-day inventory management, supply execution and stock optimization activities. The role combines recurring operational responsibilities with analysis and continuous improvement, providing hands-on exposure to stock management, ERP processes and logistics flows.

Key responsibilities

Inventory Management & Stock Accuracy Perform the weekly stock reconciliation, investigate discrepancies and support corrective actions. Support stock cleaning and inventory optimization, including old SKUs, residual quantities, obsolete stock and products identified for destruction. Coordinate the weekly blocked stock review, follow up on root causes and support blocking/unblocking requests. Support the annual physical stock count, including preparation & reconciliation SUPPLY & ERP OPERATIONS Monitor interfaces flows daily, identify interface or processing issues and coordinate their resolution with the relevant teams. Perform regular Purchase Order cleaning in Navision, ensuring outdated or incorrect POs are reviewed and closed/corrected. Support ad hoc PPWR regulatory requirements, particularly regarding EU product and packaging composition information. Stock & Operational Analysis Perform the monthly Displays in Stock analysis, including follow-up of destruction, depacking and related stock movements. Identify inventory risks and improvement opportunities through recurring analysis of slow-moving, obsolete, blocked and residual stock. Build and maintain simple reporting to improve visibility on stock health and operational issues. Continuous Improvement Contribute to improving and documenting inventory and supply processes. Identify opportunities to simplify or automate recurring activities, particularly reconciliations, monitoring and reporting. Support ad hoc Supply Chain / S&OP analyses and projects.

What is expected from you:

• - Verbal & written communication skills in English and at least 1 additional language: Dutch or French
• -High level of collaboration between several stakeholders internally and externally (Sales, Brand Owners)
• - Ownership: daring to take responsibility within your role and beyond with the objective of improving PR Benelux's overall performance.
• -Advice internal stakeholder on important topics
• -Entrepreneurial spirit: take initiatives and bring new ideas for improvement

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• -Currently enrolled in a master’s degree in the fields of Business Administration, Engineering or Logistics/Supply Chain.
• -Former experience in related field is needed
• - Strong Excel Skills

WHY JOIN PERNOD RICARD BENELUX?

Join a convivial, international team in Brussels and get hands-on exposure to supply chain, ERP and stock management within a leading wine and spirits company. You will work with experienced colleagues, take real ownership of your topics and contribute to the performance of Pernod Ricard Benelux from day one.

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long‑term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. Pernod Ricard’s consolidated sales amounted to € 10,959 million in fiscal year FY25. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.