Planning Analyst Intern

Bridgestone; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Training opportunities

Job summary

Bridgestone is seeking a Planning Analyst Intern in Zaventem, BE, for a 6‑month period. The role blends operational and tactical planning duties with hands-on data analysis and reporting for top management.

You will collect data, support Power BI reporting, and help coordinate import planning from Bridgestone entities worldwide. A Bachelor or Master in a related field is required, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and cross‑functional collaboration capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Competency in data analysis tools (Excel, Microsoft BI, other BI tools).
• Experience with OMP or MS Access is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and issue key reports for top management and stakeholders.
• Support teams in key projects (e.g., reporting transfer to Power BI).
• Support planning the import of products from other Bridgestone entities into Europe.
• Document key processes within the Operational & Tactical Planning team.
• Assist in data analysis and monthly PowerPoint presentations for plants and top management.

Skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

BI tools

Communication

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor/Master in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

MS Access

Power BI

Job description

Planning Analyst Intern

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Type of work: Hybrid

Type of contract: Internship

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location:
Zaventem, BE

ABOUT US

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Purpose

Commercial Planning is part of the Logistics & Supply Chain Planning department and is responsible for the Master Production Plan of Bridgestone EU Commercial plants (products for Truck & Bus, Agricultural, and Off‑Road vehicles) on an Operational and Tactical horizon (up to 18 months).

Our team is looking for a new intern to support different activities for a duration of 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and issue key reports shared with top management and stakeholders
• Support teams in key projects (e.g., reporting transfer to Power BI)
• Support teams in planning the import of products from other Bridgestone entities (Japan, Americas, Thailand, etc.) into Europe
• Document key processes within the Operational & Tactical Planning team
• Support OPP & Tactical leaders in data analysis and monthly PowerPoint presentations for plants and top management

Interaction Scope:
As a Commercial Planning Intern, the role interacts mainly with OPP & Tactical teams within Commercial Planning, as well as plants, COE, Tactical Planning, Distribution Planning, and Demand Planning teams.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education

• Bachelor or Master degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering

Experience

• Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with OMP or MS Access is a plus

Technical Skills

• Competency in data analysis tools (Excel, Microsoft Business Intelligence, other relevant BI tools)

Languages

• Any other European language is a plus

Soft/Behavioral Skills

• Planned and organized approach
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to translate numbers into insights and present them clearly
• Excellent analytical skills
• Detail‑oriented and accurate
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Ability to collaborate efficiently with cross‑functional teams
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders with different backgrounds and personalities

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WHAT WE OFFER

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.