Intern inventory planning
Intern inventory planning
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About the Role
The Inventory Planning team is responsible for the target stock definition in the European distribution network including 9 manufacturing plants and several central and regional distribution centers.
The trainee will support the team in the analysis related to the Inventory Planning particular this means monitoring inventory levels and quality versus target; running root cause analysis on deviations; and creating a PDCA plan with cross-functional teams to recover deviations and drive continuous improvement.
The trainee will report to the Head of Inventory Planning and collaborate closely with the Inventory Planning Analyst.
We offer a 6-month internship that allows you to gain exposure to one of our core business units: Logistics Supply Chain & Customer Services Management (LSCM). You will operate in an international diverse business environment and interact with many different stakeholders in Supply Chain Sales & Marketing and regional sales teams.
Bridgestone values personal and professional growth and promotes internal mobility. This traineeship can serve as a gateway to start your career at the worlds largest tire manufacturer.
Responsibilities:
Define inventory targets across all products and channels including Regional European and Manufacturing Distribution Centers.
Plan monthly inventory levels with an 18-month horizon alongside Tactical and Operational teams including mapping total inventory production import sales and export.
Define the optimal Distribution Center (DC) network with the Logistics team including total inventory level by warehouse and product group.
Analyze the quality of stock and project future evolution (e.g. good stock OE SKUs slow-moving obsolete).
Work with Sales & Marketing to reduce OE SKUs and slow-moving stock.
Identify and communicate risks (e.g. shortages) and opportunities with Sales and LSCM teams.
Education:
Degree in Supply Chain Business Business Engineering or equivalent.
Technical Skills:
Experience using data analysis tools such as Excel Microsoft BI or other business software.
Attention to detail and a planned organized approach to tasks.
Language Skills:
Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g. Dutch French) are a plus.
Soft/Behavioral Skills:
Strong alignment with Bridgestones values: Agility Courage and Ownership.
Strong communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to present data-driven insights.
Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
Intellectually curious with a strong desire to learn.
Experience:
Experience in supply chain planning or operations is a plus.
Experience with big data/analytics is a plus.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
