Supplier Development Packaging Internship (Maranello)

Ferrari has a most desirable track record, in F1 and Endurance Racing, for built-to-order Sports cars with Desing R&D, Production and commercial activities, as well as in LifeStyle and Fashion activities. And delivers record business results and confirmed one of the “World’s most powerful brands”. 

Above all Ferrari is an international team (with 60+ nationalities) working with the highest level of professionalism and dedication, based on performance, meritocracy and continuous development, with innovation at the heart of our future.

We are looking for a dedicated intern in our Supplier Development Packaging team, with specific activities in managing and coordinating activities related to the development and approval of packaging solutions for vehicle components, working with internal functions and suppliers to ensure compliance with technical requirements, development timelines and sustainability objectives.

You will cooperate in different activities, including: 
•    Support coordination between Purchasing, Logistics, Quality and Vehicle Development Teams to define and update packaging sheets for strategic and highly critical components.
•    Collaborate with suppliers and the company departments involved in the approval process to ensure the proper progress of packaging design, validation and approval activities.
•    Support the organisation and management of alignment meetings aimed at resolving any technical, quality or timing issues related to packaging, both for new vehicle projects and components already in production.
•    Monitor the progress of packaging sheets throughout the different product development phases, verifying compliance with project milestones and the requirements defined by the relevant departments.
•    Prepare reports and status indicators to support activity monitoring.
•    Take part in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimising packaging management processes, reducing logistics costs and increasing the sustainability of the packaging used.

Required profile

For this fundamental role in managing the Supplier Development Packaging activities, we are ideally looking for a recent Master graduate or current Master student (eligible for internship) or in your final year in Business/Economics or Management Engineering.

You will not only have a passion for automotive and innovative solutions, but also already gained first work-experience through internships or projects (in automotive or luxury sectors) that allow you to understand business complexities and help you to develop your personal and communicative skills.

In Ferrari you must exhibit the capability to think analytically, target-oriented and structured. You need to demonstrate strong communication skills (such as the ability to listen as well as in-depth reasoning). You will be expected to work independently as well as integrate as part of a team. We require attention to the detail and awareness of the responsibility that comes with your role. You are motivated to adapt to and learn from the company culture. It goes without saying that you relish a challenge.

The effective completion of your daily tasks requires you to be a proficient user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook). Knowledge of Power BI is considered a plus.Fluent English is required. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: Maranello, Italy
Seniority: Internship
Ferrari offers: Monthly allowance and daily complimentary access to company restaurant.