Strategy & Operations Intern

Your mission:

Become part of our S&OP+ team (Strategy Deployment & Operations Planning plus+) and support us in project management, business cycle organization, and demand planning. Together with the team, you will accompany decision-making processes around projects in the gum and chocolate world and support various strategic processes from product idea to launch. You will help us evaluate and track the risks and potentials for the business, and you will learn about the comprehensive forecasting process of our entire product portfolio. Gain valuable experience by taking responsibility for your own tasks and gaining valuable insights into the operations of one of the world's most successful FMCG companies.

A Day in Your Internship: 

Every day will be different; monotony is out of place here! These are your main tasks:

• You are an important part of our strategic S&OP+ (Strategy Deployment & Operations Planning plus+) process and actively help ensure that critical milestones are reached in project implementation.
• You keep track of the project pipeline and individual specific projects. You actively contribute by promoting constant cross-functional exchange with relevant departments and supporting the distribution of relevant information.
• You participate in central meeting forums and accompany important decisions at the management level.
• You significantly contribute to the documentation of the most important meetings.
• You support the Activity Leaders (in Portfolio or Shopper Marketing Team) in planning and executing co-pack activities, including ensuring that required co-pack master data is maintained and available in a timely and complete manner.

Your profile:

• You are in the 2nd or 3rd year of your studies, ideally with a business background
• You enjoy analytical and structured thinking
• You fluently speak German and English
• You have excellent Microsoft 365 skills, especially Excel and Powerpoint
• You are of a very independent, open and proactive nature
• You are communicative and you are into actively contributing to the corporate culture
• You have already gained experience in project management at university or during an internship

Our Offer:

• Gain valuable insights: Learn about central business processes and understand how an internationally successful FMCG company operates.
• Exciting projects: Dive into various projects of our popular brands in the chocolate and gum sectors and experience the diversity of our product world.
• Responsibility and support: Take responsibility for independent tasks in projects and benefit from constant support from an experienced team.
• Open and international work environment: Work in a dynamic and diverse team that fosters a strong feedback culture.
• Development opportunities: Benefit from regular development discussions and attractive entry opportunities to advance your career.
• Expand your network: Build valuable and regional contacts in one of the world's most successful branded goods companies.
• Active intern community: Become part of an active intern community with regular events and networking opportunities.
• Flexible working hours: Enjoy flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home to ensure a good work-life balance.

Apply with us today! We are looking forward to meeting you!

Start: asap

Duration: 6 months

Location: Unterhaching (Munich)

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.