Who we are:
IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in 1919, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers.
With more than 2.400 employees, 22 production facilities worldwide, and €1 billion in revenues, IRCA Group has a solid track record of growth and international expansion.
Scope of the Role
The Logistics Intern will join the Logistics function and support the team in both operational and analytical activities related to warehouse and distribution flow management, working closely with logistics providers (3PL), production plants, and internal company functions.
The intern will contribute to monitoring logistics performance, managing operational and IT anomalies, and developing continuous improvement actions, with the goal of ensuring a high level of customer service, accurate stock data alignment, and effective cost control.
What do we offer
- An international and inclusive environment, with opportunities to work on global projects and collaborate with colleagues worldwide
- Career growth opportunities, including possibilities abroad
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Meal vouchers (€8 for each day spent at the office)
- Health insurance coverage as per national labor contract
- Free company parking
- Company smartphone and laptop
Responsibilities
- Support to customers and internal functions in managing logistics anomalies (shipments, storage, handling) and IT issues (missing order receipt, interface errors, data mismatches)
- Analysis of logistics claims in collaboration with external providers and internal functions (root cause analysis and definition of corrective actions)
- Monitoring and analysis of logistics KPIs (service level, anomalies, obsolescence, costs)
- Preparation of periodic reports to support the Logistics function and participation in cross‑functional meetings
- Operational coordination with Customer Service, Operations, and logistics providers
- Management of disposal and reconditioning flows for damaged products
- Collaboration in the development of continuous improvement projects in both internal and external warehouses
- Control and reconciliation of stock discrepancies between the company ERP system and the 3PL warehouse, analyzing inventory variances and supporting the definition of corrective actions
Educational Requirements
Technical Skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Interest in ERP systems and information flows
- Good command of the English language (written and spoken)
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical mindset and problem‑solving attitude
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both with internal functions and external providers
- Ability to work in a team and in cross‑functional environmentsGood priority‑management skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Proactivity and initiative
Details:
Location: Gallarate (VA)
Working hours: Full time, 40h/week, from Monday to Friday. You can start your day between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m., enjoy a lunch break of 1 to 1.5 hours anytime between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., and wrap up your workday starting from 5:00 pm while completing a full 8-hour workday.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Interest in ERP systems and information flows
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in teams and cross-functional environments
- Good priority-management skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Proactivity and initiative
What We Do
Founded in 1919, IRCA Group is a global leader in the production of high-quality ingredient solutions for the pastry, bakery, chocolate, and gelato markets. Serving both artisans and industrial food manufacturers in over 100 countries, the company combines Italian heritage with innovation to provide a comprehensive portfolio of products, including creams, fruit preparations, and inclusions, helping professionals create extraordinary culinary experiences with simple, reliable, and scalable solutions.
