Planning Internship

AkzoNobel; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Dining room benefits

Free parking

Job summary

AkzoNobel is offering a Planning Internship in Barcelona for students studying supply chain fields. The role focuses on creating efficient plans to meet customer demand, ensuring materials availability, and coordinating distribution with global teams.

You will join a diverse, world‑class supply chain group of 60+ enthusiasts from 20+ countries, gaining hands‑on experience in planning for a paints/coatings production site.

Qualifications

• Studying Bachelor’s or Master’s in business administration or Engineering with a supply chain specialization.
• Must be enrolled as a student for the full duration of the internship.
• Internship lasting 6 months.
• Fluent in English is essential; another European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient plans to meet customer demand for a paints/coatings production site.
• Ensure availability of raw materials and packaging; manage supplier relationships.
• Plan distribution of products and support global supply chain activities.

Skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s / Masters in business administration or Engineering with supply chain specialization

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Planning Internship

Join AkzoNobel and help protect iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge with our sustainable and innovative paints and coatings. Our diverse team of over 60 supply chain enthusiasts from 20+ countries develops a global supply chain network that serves millions of customers. We value diversity and collaboration to create an ambitious, open-minded, proactive, informal work environment. As a supply planner, you will work with stakeholders to set a plan for global sites that satisfies demand while considering complex constraints. Join us in Barcelona and be a crucial part of Akzo Nobel's young and significant pillar that runs most of its supply chain activities.

About The Role

As a student, you can learn about supply planning for a paints/coatings production site. This involves developing efficient plans to meet customer demand and managing resources. You will also need to ensure the availability of raw materials and packaging, manage relationships with suppliers, and plan for the distribution of products. We are a department that has a diverse team of 60+ supply chain enthusiasts from around the world who share a collaborative mindset.

About You

• Studying Bachelor’s / Masters in business administration or Engineering with specialization in Supply chain management.
• Must be enrolled as a student for the full duration of the internship.
• Internship lasting 6 months.
• Fluent in English is a must, master of another European language is considered a plus.
• Available 6h per day on mornings (from Monday to Friday)
• Demonstrates passion for supplier management, effective communication, high energy, autonomy, collaboration & team spirit, and proactivity.
• Located in Barcelona area.

What We Offer

• Join a growing multinational company.
• Professional and personal development in a dynamic environment.
• Paid internship.
• Dining room benefits.
• Free parking and metro 5 minutes walking.
• Paddle/tennis and football court free to use on site.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.