Production & Material Planning Intern- 6 Month Internship

We are looking for a talented Production & Material Planning Intern to join our Supply Chain team at our Cummins facility in Cameri (NO), Italy, for a 6-month internship.

This is an exciting opportunity for a student or recent graduate interested in developing practical experience in production and material planning within an international manufacturing environment. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will gain hands-on exposure to production processes, supplier management, inventory coordination, and supply chain operations, contributing to the efficient running of our manufacturing facility and ensuring customer delivery commitments are met.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Support the creation and management of production plans based on customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Assist in monitoring and adjusting production schedules to respond to operational changes, material shortages, and unexpected constraints, ensuring production efficiency and customer delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to coordinate daily activities and support the smooth execution of production plans.
• Support material planning activities, including preparing supplier delivery schedules and monitoring the availability of components required for production.
• Communicate with suppliers to follow up on deliveries, manage potential delays, and support the timely availability of materials.
• Analyse production and supply chain data using Excel and internal planning systems to identify discrepancies and support operational decision-making.
• Assist with administrative activities related to material procurement, supplier deliveries, and production planning processes.
• Gain practical experience with Oracle ERP and develop an understanding of end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with an interest in production planning, manufacturing processes, and supply chain operations.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with data and pivot tables.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to interact with production operators, supervisors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, flexible, and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent Italian communication skills, both written and spoken, and a good working knowledge of English.

Education/Experience:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• An interest in production planning, material management, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Previous internship or practical experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment would be an advantage but is not required.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, on-site at our Cameri facility for the entire 6-month internship.

Internship Details:

• Location: Cameri (Novara), Italy – fully on-site.
• Duration: 6 months.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Monthly internship allowance: €800 for the first 3 months, increasing to €1,000 for the final 3 months.
• Benefits: Company canteen provided.