About this role
<p><span style="color:black"><strong>Go and check the Nestlé Youth Entrepreneurship Platform: </strong><a style="color:black"><strong>www.nestleyouthentrepreneurship.com</strong></a></span></p> <p><span style="color:black"><strong>#VisitNestlé #NestléneedsYOUth #Innovation #YEP</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:black"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:black"> <strong>Position Snapshot</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Nestlé in Italy, Assago (Milan) HQ</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Undergraduates or graduates in Management Engineering, Supply Chain Management or equivalent. Theoretical knowledge required (university level) about ERP, forecasting, make or buy, Supply Chain processes, objectives and methodologies (curricular or extra-curricular work experience in Supply Chain/Operations is a strong plus)</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">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 </span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Start date: <strong>Mid-September 2026</strong></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:black"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span><br><span style="color:black">You will support the Demand & Supply Planning team in managing operations planning within the Coffee category, ensuring the effective coordination of demand and supply planning activities.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:black"><strong>A day in the life of a Demand&Supply Planning Intern</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Youu will have the opportunity to take actions on daily operational activities, including maintaining optimal stock levels across the network, monitoring truck saturation, planning co-packing operations, tracking KPIs and updating forecasts.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">In addition, you will contribute to projects aimed at improving cross-functional supply chain processes, with objectives such as reducing total delivered costs, enhancing service levels and optimizing waste.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">The role also includes developing reporting and analytical tools within the Demand & Supply area, with particular focus on time and costs efficiencies.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:black"><strong>Key Outputs / Deliverables</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Development of reporting and analytical tools in Demand & Supply area </span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Integrate processes with Information System applications (SAP) to reduce manual activities and improve automatism</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Implement processes improvements to deliver tangible benefits (e.g.: time saving, increased efficiencies, etc.)</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:black"><strong>Key Relationships Internal to Nestlé Group</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Demand & Supply planning community</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Customer service, Warehouse, Logistics and Transport</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Procurement</span><br><span style="color:black"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color:black"><strong>What will make you successful?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Degree in Management Engineering, Supply Chain Management or equivalent</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Short experience in Supply Chain/Operations</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Good knowledge of Excel, Power BI (SAP is a plus)</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Strong communication and relational skills</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Collaborate proactively with innovative and constructive approach</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Mental agility, insight, analysis and synthesis</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Fluent in both Italian&English</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:black"><strong>Our Selection Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:black">Step 1: Meeting with HR – Talent Acquisition → motivational and attitudinal assessment</span></p> <p><span style="color:black">Step 2: Meeting with the Business (reference tutor) → technical deep dive</span></p> <p><span style="color:black">Step 3: You will receive feedback, regardless of the outcome</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:black"><strong>Who We Are, What We Believe In</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:black">We are Nestlé. We are the Good food, Good life company.</span></p> <p><span style="color:black">Good food, Good life is our promise and our daily commitment. At Nestlé you will Be a Force For Good by delivering on Nestlé purpose: unlocking the power of food and beverage to enhance quality of life – for individuals, families, communities and the planet – today and for generations to come.</span></p> <p><span style="color:black">At Nestlé, we promote an inclusive culture where you’re encouraged to be yourself and share your voice. We believe that recognition, inclusion and the valorisation of diversity help us grow - as individuals and as a company.</span></p> <p><span style="color:black">This is why you will find a leadership model that ensures equal opportunities for everyone at every organizational level.</span></p> <p><span style="color:black">Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is a choice - and we choose to be inclusive.</span></p>