01 ago - Milano
MARS
About Mars, Incorporated
Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $45 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M;'s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5TM, SKITTLES®, BEN'S ORIGINAL® and MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet PartnersTM. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.
E2E DISPAY and MATERIAL TRANSITION INTERNSHIP
Project Description:
The internship project will support the transition of display and materials sourcing from a direct sourcing model, based on multiple individual suppliers, to a centralized agency model where a regional supplier manages the end-to-end sourcing process across all sub-clusters in SE Europe.
The intern will assist the team during the transition phase, which involves the definition and implementation of new ways of working, process alignment, documentation, and increased operational workload required to reach a stable Business as Usual (BAU) state.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the sourcing transition from direct suppliers to a regional agency model
Support documentation of new ways of working, roles, and responsibilities
Help coordinate activities between internal teams and the regional supplier
Track transition-related activities, milestones, and open actions
Support data consolidation and analysis related to sourcing volumes, costs, and suppliers
Assist in issue tracking and operational follow-ups during the ramp-up phase
Contribute to preparation of presentations and materials for internal stakeholders
Learning Opportunities for intern:
Hands-on experience in a sourcing transformation and process transition project
Exposure to agency sourcing models and regional procurement governance
Understanding of end-to-end sourcing processes for displays and materials
Experience in managing operational complexity during change and transition phases
Development of process mapping, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills
Opportunity to work in an international and cross-functional environment
Required Skills & Competencies:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Management Engineering, or a related field.
Background in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations Management, or similar
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured and proactive way
Good proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; data analysis skills are a plus
Interest in procurement, sourcing,
and process optimization
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a changing environment
Good communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders
Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
Location:
Milan
Employment Type
Internship 6 months (Full-time)
The expense reimbursement for this intership is 900 EUR gross for a full-time position.
Additional perks include:
• Meal vouchers: fixed supply of 20 meal vouchers/month (Euro 8,00 each)
• Possibility of reimbursement of the Milan underground pass (contribution to be paid
by the employee for weekend use as per policy)
Il rimborso spese per questa posizione di stage è di
900€ lordi mensili
a fronte di un impegno full-time.
Sono inoltre previsti i seguenti benefit:
Buoni pasto
: 20 buoni pasto al mese dal valore di 8,00€ ciascuno (nonostante la modalità mista di lavoro).
Rimborso trasporti
: Possibilità di rimborso dell'abbonamento alla metropolitana di Milano (con un contributo a carico del dipendente per l'utilizzo nel weekend, come da policy aziendale).
Seniority Level
Entry level
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.
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