Supply Chain Internship

Greenford

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in 55 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? Nearly 35,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them. 

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

At Ferrero, our respected creations are treasured by countless individuals across the globe. Imagine being instrumental in shaping the iconic brands that have accompanied you throughout your life, all while being a key part of a dynamic and innovative team that values results and fosters creativity.

Ferrero are in search of committed students eager to dive into our established and highly successful internship program at Ferrero. Our commitment to our interns is unwavering, focusing on delivering a fulfilling, engaging experience that equips you with the skills critical for your future success.

In this program, you'll take on substantial responsibilities and make meaningful contributions to projects that enhance our company, all the while absorbing wisdom from some of the sharpest minds in the field. Beyond gaining priceless work experience, you'll join a cohort of interns, learning and evolving together in this journey.

The Internship within Supply Chain demands a deep enthusiasm for data and logical thinking. We are on the lookout for individuals who excel in Excel and possess strong numerical skills, with a comfort in utilising these tools daily.

As a Supply Chain Intern at Ferrero, you will be an essential component of our co-pack team, offering significant support across a diverse array of operations. Within this role, you will assist in the oversight of projects crucial for developing our creative in-store display units, from the initiation of documentation to ensuring the prepared items are ready for delivery to customers.

You roles includes creating comprehensive photographic assembly instructions for co-pack projects, detailing every necessary packaging element. Furthermore, you will provide the team with pertinent financial data regarding packaging and labor costs associated with specific Activity Briefs and initiate documentation for new projects in line with the Product Development Process.

A collaborative effort is crucial in your role at Ferrero; you will align with Trade and Brand Marketing teams to guarantee timely artwork approval and submission for projects. Be tasked with obtaining and managing quotes from packaging suppliers, facilitating benchmarking and decision-making processes, and overseeing component balancing.

Monitoring the daily performance of co-pack suppliers and any third-party services to meet our KPIs falls within your responsibilities. You will ensure effective collaboration with Collaboration Managers to deliver uninterrupted service to our commercial customers. In addition, preparing weekly and monthly reports for your line manager and extracting, analysing, and presenting data from Business Intelligence (BI) tools as required by the team will be key aspects of your role. Your contributions are vital to the efficient operation and success of Ferrero’s supply chain activities.

You will have a real passion for learning and development and have the ability to complete tasks to a very high standard. You will be able to prioritise your workload effectively and work well as part of a team.

We are committed to actively supporting you throughout your internship, motivating you to embrace a broad spectrum of enriching experiences to maximise your placement's value.

Ideally as a applicant you will be a recent graduate, or a individual taking a gap year, or a final-year student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, Engineering, or related disciplines. You will have the ability to effectively manage your tasks and collaborate seamlessly with a team will be crucial.

Have a strong interest in the consumer goods industry, particularly in the chocolate or confectionery sectors, is essential. You should also exhibit demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and analytical abilities, along with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment is beneficIal wtihin this role.

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.