At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
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Your Role: Supply Chain Intern - Master Thesis
As Supply Chain Intern, you will support the Commercial Supply Chain team on a 6-month internship based in the Antwerp office, starting 1 July. In this role, you will complete a Master thesis focused on Demand Planning, with particular attention to promotion planning with the Commercial organization and predicting demand using historical sales data. You will report to the Commercial Supply Chain Director and work day to day with a local Demand Planner in Antwerp.
Your Responsibilities:
- Complete a Master thesis project on a Supply Chain Demand Planning topic relevant to Elanco, with the final thesis wording and scope to be defined with the business and your supervisor.
- Analyze historical sales data to identify trends and support demand forecasting recommendations.
- Review current processes for planning promotions with the Commercial organization and identify opportunities to improve demand visibility.
- Work closely with the local Demand Planner and Antwerp office stakeholders throughout the internship.
- Present findings, insights, and practical recommendations at the end of the project.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education level - Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, or a related field.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
- Willingness to work frequently from the Antwerp office.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Background or interest in Animal Health.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
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