Great things are happening in the Europe and Australia (EUAU) region. Each day, our 2,500 plus colleagues bring their passion to our offices, manufacturing sites, R&D center, and commercial/distributor markets across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. We are energized by over 150 years of bringing people together with the food they love.
With beloved brands Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Fibre One, Latina Fresh and more, we are on a mission to become the undisputed growth leader in food for EUAU. In a world that’s ever-changing, we look to stay ahead and seek people who share our love of food and are hungry to shape the future.
What your role is?
We are looking for enthusiastic students to join our successful, well established graduate program at General Mills from July 2025 for a 12 month period.
You will have real responsibilities and the opportunity to contribute to value-add projects, learning from the very best minds in the industry and make an impact on some of the world biggest brands. As well as the valuable work experience you will gain, you will be part of a group of interns working and learning together.
As a Supply Chain Graduate, you will support our growth and the agility required in our Supply Chain Team, working cross-functionally with General Mills Marketing and Sales functions, and our Customers within one of this areas.
Customer collaboration
- Build a mid-term forecast in collaboration with the Customer, Demand and Sales teams
- Report shortages, delivery and daily issues on service to customers
- Review customer ordering and ensure conformance to terms of Supply
- Establish and build strong and influential relationships with your customers supply chain at the relevant level
- Support the collaborative End to End agenda with the Customer
Demand planning
- Generate Demand insights in monthly S&OP cycle
- Partner with SRM, Commercial finance, Marketing & Supply planning teams to drive brand growth, secure service and reduce costs
- Display Strategic thinking and drive a rolling cross-functional long-range forecast (0-24 months) & NPD forecast. Support the Budget creation
- Support implementation of demand enhancing tools & best practices
Supply planning
- Ensure timely and cost effective of replenishment of stock based on Demand insights and regular catch-ups with our Logistics and Factory teams
- Inventory management - Manage the stock policy & shelf life to ensure service and reduce product waste
- Minimise shortage risks and communicate risks to Sales and Customer Collaboration
- Continuous development of key relationships with manufacturing plants & External Supply Chain partners
Import planning
- Manage inbound transportation and coordinate with hauliers and 3PL’s to manage inbound booking procedures
- Ensure seamless flow of documentation, clearance & goods on all Non EU shipments
- KPI tracking & contract management on our Non EU imports
- Short & long term delivery date accuracy with supply planning team collaboration
- Support Global Trade team in auditing accuracy of declarations through monthly audits
- Support the communication of shipment delays and escalations as appropriate
- Ensure record keeping of import documentation adherence and audit reporting
- Stewardship of operational manual that details customs requirements for UK imports
Please note, when submitting an application, we will ask for your role preferences and these will be taken into consideration wherever possible.
What you will bring to the team
- Achieved/completing a degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management or closely related subject
- Prior internship/work experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field
- Strong learning agility and desire to work at pace
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills and a strong commercial awareness
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint desired but not essential
Our application process
- Online application - Application Closing Date: 1st November 2024
- Video Interview sent to you by HR: November 2024
- Assessment Centre – Jan 2025
What you get from us
- Work with Heart - offers us flexibility that also requires partnership to ensure we regularly come together in person for those moments that help drive our business forward. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 2 days per week in the office with the opportunity to finish at 15:00 on Fridays.
- Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive, for this we offer free Headspace account for you and up to 5 friends or family members, ongoing activities, Employee Assistance Program and more.
- Health & Dental Insurances – All colleagues get the opportunity to join our insurances from day one.
Enjoy other perks like enhanced pension contributions, subsidised canteen, access to both peer-to-peer recognition and discount platforms, 2 extra days for volunteering work, and more.
At General Mills, we are committed to recruiting ,retaining, developing, and advancing an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers and communities we serve globally. Come and be part of our team's journey. Hungry to Shape the Future.
