Intern Distribution Planning
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ABOUT US
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
ABOUT THE ROLE
About Us
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture, and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone, and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries
Job Purpose
The Distribution Planning team is responsible for the allocation of final products throughout the European and global logistic network. The team collaborates with production planning, tactical planning, sales, and customer service to ensure optimal production allocation. The intern will analyze various elements of distribution planning such as demand fluctuations, order collection, and inventory levels.
The intern will support the team and Regional Coordinators in achieving business goals (Sales, Efficiency KPIs), ensuring correction and updating of parameters and master data for proper replenishment of markets and warehouses. The role will also involve supporting the RYOGA implementation in Bridgestone LSCM, meaning the re-definition and implementation of current processes in advanced digital language. The intern will report to the Distribution Planning Manager and collaborate closely with the Distribution Planning Analyst.
We offer a 6-month internship that provides exposure to one of our core business units: Logistics, Supply Chain & Customer Services Management (LSCM). During this time, the intern will work in an international, diverse business environment and interact with various stakeholders across Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, and regional sales teams.
Bridgestone values personal and professional growth and promotes internal mobility for employees. The traineeship can serve as a gateway to start your career at the world’s largest tire manufacturer.
Responsibilities:
Master Data update (Line Up, Source, Production Plan, Import CMS, Open POs).
Import Management PC4: manage imports from Japan, Turkey, Vietnam, China; define volume splits based on forecasts, targets, and stock projections.
Daily Deployment RPA Management: blueprint, daily settings, issue checks.
Support Sales, Operation, and Execution meetings: create presentations and write minutes.
Orderbook Review and Weekly Release: Line Up updates (W Items), PLM.
Refresh OE reports to monitor current stock, FWC, and inventory strategy.
Support in regional firefighting and PC4 REP transversal projects: identify and report excess stocks (SMDS, DOT, obsolete), propose actions.
Advise regions on managing stock profiles for substitutions and NPIs.
Support stock offers and customer campaigns based on MDC/ELC stock.
Perform location rationalization analyses (volumes per location, optimal formats).
Review and implement Virtual Plant procedures.
Back Orders Analysis: monitor fill rate and back order situation, propose sales actions (substitutions, cancellations).
Manage rebalance IPCs between RDCs: coordinate shipments, inform Sales Order teams, manage transport.
Collaborate with production planners on production options and rebalances.
Education:
Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Business Engineering, or equivalent.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Microsoft BI, or similar).
Attention to detail and organized approach to tasks.
Language Skills:
Fluent in English; additional languages (Dutch, French, etc.) are a plus.
Soft/Behavioral Skills:
Strong values aligned with Bridgestone’s behaviors: Agility, Courage, and Ownership.
Strong communication skills, with ability to present insights clearly.
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Intellectually curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
Experience:
Experience in supply chain planning/operations is a plus.
Experience with big data/analytics is a plus.
At Bridgestone, we prioritize fostering co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. When you join Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, contributing to our mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.”
We offer:
A six-month internship in a dynamic, international environment.
Exposure to core business areas within Logistics, Supply Chain & Customer Services Management.
Opportunities to collaborate with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain and Sales.
Mentorship, growth, and professional development opportunities.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that advances equity and embraces individuality. We provide equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or age.
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WHAT WE OFFER
At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- A diverse and inclusive team.
We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.
