Purina - Stage Supply Chain in Demand & Supply Planning

Nestlé; Assago; In loco; EUR 9100 - 11.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Monthly €900 stipend

Free company canteen access

Gym near office access

Company laptop

Descrizione del lavoro

Nestlé Purina Commerciale in Italy, Milan HQ is offering a full-time internship (6 months) in the Demand & Supply Planning team. The role focuses on Supply and Demand planning in a dynamic, international environment with cross-functional collaboration across teams and global stakeholders.

The candidate should be an undergrad/graduate in Management engineering or equivalent with knowledge of planning and DSP processes, and a willingness to learn in a global Nestlé environment.

Competenze

• Management engineering degree or equivalent.
• Short experience in Supply Chain/Operations is a plus.
• Good knowledge of Excel, Power BI (SAP is a plus).
• Fluent English and Italian.

Mansioni

• Support Supply planning team to guarantee the best optimization of cover.
• Stock management between different overflow warehouses.
• Monitor and manage risk of bad goods and out of stock.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, DSP and Customer Service teams to ensure product availability.
• Monitor KPI achievement based on agreed targets (service, cover, inventory).

Conoscenze

Fluent English

Communication skills

Italian language

Formazione

Management engineering degree or equivalent

Strumenti

SAP R/3

SAP APO

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Nestlé Purina Commerciale in Italy, Milan HQ

Start date: October 2026

At Purina we are committed to create richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet.

#ThePowerOfPurina #DigitalCareers

Position Snapshot

• Nestlé Purina Commerciale in Italy, Milan HQ
• Pet-friendly workplace
• Undergraduates or graduates in Management engineering or equivalent. Theoretical knowledge (university level) about Planning and key DSP, Supply Chain processes, objectives and methodologies (Short work experience in Supply Chain/Operations is a 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

Position Summary

The resource will work in the Demand & Supply Planning team Purina organization as support for task related to Supply and Demand planning, in a dynamic environment, taking opportunity to make experience on different scenarios and being involved in improvement initiatives.

Main activities:

• Support Supply planning team in order to guarantee the best optimization of cover;
• Stock management between different overflow warehouses;
• Monitor and manage risk of bad goods and out of stock;
• Collaborate with Warehouse, DSP and Customer Service teams to ensure product availability;
• Monitor the achievement of KPIs based on agreed target (service, cover, inventory etc.);

A day in the life of...

• Utilize our tools (SAP R/3, SAP APO, …) to run analysis and checks related to supply planning from Coman and intermarket factories
• Be cost and service level driven
• Monitor the achievement of KPIs based on agreed timings
• Ensure a strong connection with Warehouse, Demand planning and Customer Service
• Collaborate with Continuous Improvement team in order to increase our operational performance
• Challenge yourself to improve your job and develop new skills

Key Relationships Internal to Nestlé Group

• Customer service, Warehouse, Logistics and Transport
• IMS planners in the Markets
• Marketing, GF forecaster

What Will Make You Successful

• Management engineering degree 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
• Mental agility, insight, analysis and synthesis
• Fluent English and Italian

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 Supply Chain, Planning and Operations. We will explore your analytical mindset, problem-solving approach and willingness to learn in a dynamic and international environment.

Step 2: Meeting with the Business (Reference Tutor / Line Manager) → Supply Chain & Planning Discussion

A conversation with the hiring manager aimed at understanding your interest in Demand & Supply Planning, analytical skills and ability to work with data. You may be asked to discuss academic projects or experiences related to planning, operations, logistics, inventory management or process improvement.

Step 3: Feedback

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

What does it mean working at Purina?

At Purina, we’ve worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves.

When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you’ll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community.

You’ll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better. Who feel safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work.

We’re committed to ensuring the whole team can experience the power of Purina, pushing their limits and realising their full potential.

That’s the Power of Purina.

Are you ready to discover what’s possible?

Purina is part of Nestlé Group.

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