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Mars published this listing. We've added our own working-student context below — what this role means for your weekly hours, take-home pay and student visa as a student in Unterhaching, Germany.
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Description provided by Mars
Your mission:
Become part of our S&OP+ team (Strategy Deployment & Operations Planning plus) and support us in project management, business cycle organization, and demand planning. Together with the team, you will accompany decision-making processes around projects in the gum and chocolate world and support various strategic processes from product idea to launch. You will help us evaluate and track the risks and opportunities for business, and you will learn about the comprehensive forecasting process of our entire product portfolio. Gain valuable experience by taking responsibility for your own tasks and gaining valuable insights into the operations of one of the world's most successful FMCG companies.
A Day In Your Internship
Every day will be different; monotony is out of place here! These are your main tasks:
- You are an important part of our strategic S&OP+ (Strategy Deployment & Operations Planning plus) process and actively help ensure that critical milestones are reached in project implementation.
- You keep track of the project pipeline and individual specific projects. You actively contribute by promoting constant cross-functional exchange with relevant departments and supporting the distribution of relevant information.
- You participate in important forums and accompany important decisions at the management level as well as significantly contribute to the administration of the meeting.
- You support Local Activity Managers in Master Data management in a timely and complete manner and in planning and executing co-pack activities.
- You are in the 2nd or 3rd year of your studies, ideally with a business background
- You enjoy analytical and structured thinking
- You fluently speak German and English
- You have excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Powerpoint
- You are of a very independent, open and proactive nature
- You are communicative and you are into actively contributing to the corporate culture
- Having already gained experience in project management at university or during an internship would be an advantage
- Gain valuable insights: Learn about central business processes and understand how an internationally successful FMCG company operates.
- Exciting projects: Dive into various projects of our popular brands in the chocolate and gum sectors and experience the diversity of our product world.
- Responsibility and support: Take responsibility for independent tasks in projects and benefit from constant support from an experienced team.
- Open and international work environment: Work in a dynamic and diverse team that fosters a strong feedback culture.
- Development opportunities: Benefit from regular development discussions and attractive entry opportunities to advance your career.
- Expand your network: Build valuable and regional contacts in one of the world's most successful branded goods companies.
- Active intern community: Become part of an active intern community with regular events and networking opportunities.
- Flexible working hours: Enjoy flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home to ensure a good work-life balance.
Start: September 2026
Duration: 6 months
Location: Unterhaching (Munich)
Working student essentials
What this Operations internship in Unterhaching means for you — pay rules, social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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