Operations Management Trainee

Groupe SEB; Sarıyer; On-site; TRY 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEB in Turkey is seeking a motivated, analytical and detail-oriented long-term Operations Management Trainee to join our Operations team. You will gain hands-on experience in logistics operations, financial reporting, product quality and after-sales processes while supporting efficiency across teams.

As an undergraduate or recent graduate in Industrial Engineering, Business Admin, or Logistics, you will analyze data, assist budget planning, support CAPA activities and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Third- or fourth-year undergraduate student, recent graduate or master's degree student in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup formulas and data analysis.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and data management.
• Good communication, teamwork and coordination skills.
• Organized, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Interest in logistics, operational processes, product quality and continuous improvement.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support warehouse and distribution operations through data analysis, budget tracking and regular reporting activities.
• Extract, consolidate and analyze operational and financial data to monitor performance and identify discrepancies.
• Assist in warehouse budget planning, comparing planned versus actual costs and highlighting deviations.
• Support invoice control and reconciliation processes by verifying operational records, agreed tariffs and invoice accuracy.
• Maintain tracking reports and prepare regular summaries of operational findings and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze service records and product returns to identify recurring technical issues, failure trends and potential quality improvements.
• Support technical investigations and root cause analysis of product failures in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Assist in identifying and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve product quality and customer experience.
• Coordinate with authorized service providers and external partners regarding product inspections, replacement verification and recycling processes.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate key findings, operational performance and recommended actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support daily operations, monthly reporting and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Excel

Pivot tables

Lookup formulas

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Industrial Engineering

Business Administration

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Related field

Job description

Groupe SEB is a global leader in cookware and small domestic appliances (SDA), bringing together iconic brands such as Tefal, Rowenta, WMF, Krups and many others. Operating worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions that enhance everyday life for millions of consumers.

We are looking for a motivated, analytical and detail-oriented long-term Operations Management Trainee to join our Operations team.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in logistics operations, financial reporting, product quality and after-sales processes while supporting operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives across different teams.

Job Description

• Support warehouse and distribution operations through data analysis, budget tracking and regular reporting activities.


• Extract, consolidate and analyze operational and financial data to monitor performance and identify discrepancies.


• Assist in warehouse budget planning, comparing planned versus actual costs and highlighting deviations.


• Support invoice control and reconciliation processes by verifying operational records, agreed tariffs and invoice accuracy.


• Maintain tracking reports and prepare regular summaries of operational findings and improvement opportunities.


• Analyze service records and product returns to identify recurring technical issues, failure trends and potential quality improvements.


• Support technical investigations and root cause analysis of product failures in collaboration with relevant teams.


• Assist in identifying and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve product quality and customer experience.


• Coordinate with authorized service providers and external partners regarding product inspections, replacement verification and recycling processes.


• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate key findings, operational performance and recommended actions.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support daily operations, monthly reporting and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Third- or fourth-year undergraduate student, recent graduate or master's degree student in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup formulas and data analysis.


• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and data management.


• Good communication, teamwork and coordination skills.


• Organized, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.


• Interest in logistics, operational processes, product quality and continuous improvement.


• Good command of English, both written and spoken.


• Available for a long-term traineeship, 5 days a week.