Job Description:
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 opportunities for 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 important forums and accompany important decisions at the management level as well as significantly contribute to the administration of the meeting.
You support Local Activity Managers in Master Data management in a timely and complete manner and in planning and executing co-pack activities.
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 Office 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
Having already gained experience in project management at university or during an internship would be an advantage
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: September 2026
Duration: 6 months
Location: Unterhaching (Munich)
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Skills Required
- 2nd or 3rd year of studies
- Business background
- Analytical and structured thinking
- Fluent German and English
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Independent, open and proactive nature
- Good communication skills and willingness to contribute to corporate culture
- Project management experience at university or during an internship
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
Mars Insights
What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
