About the Role
The Inventory Planning team is responsible for the target stock definition in the European distribution network, including 9 manufacturing plants and several central and regional distribution centers.
The trainee will report to the Head of Inventory Planning and collaborate closely with the Inventory Planning Analyst. They will support the team in the analysis related to the Inventory Planning process. In particular, this means monitoring inventory levels and quality versus target; running root cause analysis on deviations; and creating a PDCA plan with cross-functional teams to recover deviations and drive continuous improvement.
We offer a 6-month internship that allows you to gain exposure to one of our core business units: Logistics, Supply Chain & Customer Services Management (LSCM). You will operate in an international, diverse business environment and interact with many different stakeholders in Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, and regional sales teams.
Bridgestone values personal and professional growth and promotes internal mobility. This traineeship can serve as a gateway to start your career at the world’s largest tire manufacturer.
Responsibilities:
Define inventory targets across all products and channels, including Regional, European, and Manufacturing Distribution Centers.
Plan monthly inventory levels with an 18-month horizon alongside Tactical and Operational teams, including mapping total inventory, production, import, sales, and export.
Define the optimal Distribution Center (DC) network with the Logistics team, including total inventory level by warehouse and product group.
Analyze the quality of stock and project future evolution (e.g., good stock, OE SKUs, slow-moving, obsolete).
Work with Sales & Marketing to reduce OE SKUs and slow-moving stock.
Identify and communicate risks (e.g., shortages) and opportunities with Sales and LSCM teams.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Education:
Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Business Engineering, or equivalent.
Technical Skills:
Experience using data analysis tools such as Excel, Microsoft BI, or other business software.
Attention to detail and a planned, organized approach to tasks.
Language Skills:
Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., Dutch, French) are a plus.
Soft/Behavioral Skills:
Strong alignment with Bridgestone’s values: Agility, Courage, and Ownership.
Strong communication skills (oral and written), with the ability to present data-driven insights.
Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
Intellectually curious with a strong desire to learn.
Experience:
Experience in supply chain planning or operations is a plus.
Experience with big data/analytics is a plus.
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Bridgestone in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Bridgestone EMEA) is the regional Strategic Business Unit of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in premium tyres and sustainable mobility solutions.
Headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), Bridgestone EMEA employs more than 14,000 people and conducts business in 35 countries across the region. Bridgestone EMEA operates 13 tyre plants, a major R&D centre, and a proving ground, and serves its customers in an extensive retail network with thousands of touchpoints.
Bridgestone offers a diverse portfolio of premium tyres, tyre technologies and advanced mobility solutions. The company’s vision is to provide social and customer value as a sustainable solutions company. The Bridgestone E8 Commitment is a broad, global corporate commitment that clearly defines the value the company is promising to deliver to society, our customers and future generations in eight focus areas; Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease and Empowerment. These provide a compass to guide strategic priorities, decision making and actions throughout every area of the business.
For more information about Bridgestone, please visit www.bridgestone.com and press.bridgestone-emia.com
