Supply Manager Intern

Pony; Paris; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Pony is seeking a Supply Manager Intern in Paris to join the Operations team and work closely with Vivien, Head of Operations and Maintenance. You will help prevent stockouts, keep spare parts inventory lean, and contribute to cost control.

Projects include setting up a repair and parts revaluation process with tangible impact on the fleet availability for riders. This internship offers exposure to end-to-end supply chain activities across procurement, shipping, supplier relations, and process

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a top engineering or business school.
• Gap year or final-year internship.
• Focus on supply chain or procurement is a plus.
• Strong communication and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Inventory & supply flow management: ensure spare parts are available when needed and avoid stockouts.
• Analysis and optimisation: refine forecasting and identify high-impact consumption patterns.
• Procurement & negotiation: obtain quotes, negotiate terms, place orders with suppliers.
• Shipping coordination: oversee deliveries and manage delays or issues.
• After-sales & quality management: handle non-compliance issues and track supplier claims.
• Stock valuation & invoicing: monitor stock levels and support invoice processes.
• Process design & purchasing strategy: help define policies and improve efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Purchasing & supplier relations

Negotiation

Forecasting & analytics

Inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Top engineering or business school

Tools

ERP/Procurement software

Job description

As a Supply Manager Intern, you will join our Operations Team in Paris and work closely with Vivien, our Head of Operations and Maintenance.

Our fleet currently consists of 12’000 bikes and scooters deployed across 24 cities in Europe. Within the team, your mission will be to prevent stockouts, keep spare parts inventory low, and contribute to controlling overall costs. At pony, we believe every second counts. In Supply, this means anticipating needs, reacting quickly to delivery issues, and making sure our fleet is always available for riders.

You’ll have the chance to contribute to exciting projects right away, such as setting up a repair and parts revaluation process, where your work will have a direct and tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory & supply flow management: Make sure our spare parts are always available at the right time, anticipate needs to avoid stockouts or overstocking, keep reporting clear and simple, and work closely with our operations and hardware teams.
• Analysis and optimisation: Refine our consumption forecasting model and analyse high-impact consumption patterns for pony (e.g., economic stakes or significant stock variations).
• Procurement & negotiation: Ask for quotes, negotiate terms, place orders, and challenge our suppliers to get the best quality/price/lead time balance.
• Shipping coordination: Oversee deliveries, coordinate with carriers, and anticipate potential delays or issues (customs, disputes, etc.).
• After-sales & quality management: Handle non-compliance issues with care, collect field feedback, and manage supplier claims through to resolution.
• Stock valuation and invoice: Help monitor and update stock levels (actual and forecasted) to keep inventory valuation accurate. Maintain tracking tools and support invoice management and payment follow-ups as needed.
• Process design & purchasing strategy: Help define our purchasing policies, improve the way we already do things, and bring fresh ideas to make us even more efficient.

Profile

Education: Enrolled in a top engineering or business school, looking for a gap year or final-year internship. A focus on supply chain or procurement is a plus.

Project management: Able to support and coordinate projects, set priorities, track progress, and anticipate potential issues.

Purchasing: Interested in negotiation and supplier relations, willingness to participate in discussions with suppliers, help gather information, and support decision-making

Rigor & attention to detail: Follow processes carefully, ensure accuracy, and understand the importance of reliability in supply operations.

People skills: Communicate clearly, collaborate across teams, and build constructive relationships with colleagues and suppliers.

Interviews

• Initial call with Laura, HR :a 30-minute conversation to align on expectations
• Culture fit test:a short written exercise (10 min) to confirm alignment with our values.
• Case study + interview with Vivien, Head of Operations:a hands-on exercise to assess your technical skills, followed by a discussion to present your results and go deeper into the role and expectations.