Distribution Planning Internship

About the role

Barilla is looking for talented students or recent graduates to join the Central Distribution Planning team at its headquarters in Parma. The internship offers real‑world experience in supply chain planning, focusing on stock level analysis and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) projects.

Key responsibilities

• Support definition of key drivers for VMI coverage days calculation.
• Identify customer clusters based on similar characteristics and business needs.
• Analyze replenishment logic managed by the planning system and its impact on stock levels.
• Assist in defining and reviewing planning parameters with VMI planners.
• Validate simulation results and assess solution accuracy.
• Contribute to day‑to‑day activities, gaining a broad understanding of inventory management and supply chain planning.
• Upload and integrate updated data into the system.

Required profile

• Master’s degree students or recent graduates in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or Economics with a strong focus on Supply Chain.
• Fluent in English and Italian (mandatory); French is a plus.
• Study or work experience abroad is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

What we offer

• Internship salary plus relocation allowance for candidates living more than 50 km from Parma.
• Personal tutoring and continuous support to develop personal and business skills.
• Hands‑on experience working on live projects.
• Free access to the company canteen and onsite shop with discounted Barilla products.
• Flexible ways of working.
• Unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of the world’s leading pasta company.