Lab Forecasting and Planning Intern

Philip Morris Services SA seeks a Lab Forecasting and Planning Intern in Neuchâtel to optimize lab operations and support strategic planning within a hybrid work model.

This internship supports the company’s transformation toward a smoke-free future by optimizing laboratory operations and ensuring the timely delivery of critical projects. The position combines the resources of a multinational corporation with the agility of a startup environment, allowing the intern to play a key role in aligning long-term strategy with short-term execution.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze demand assumptions from various partners to ensure decision-making relies on accurate, up-to-date information.
• Consolidate and prioritize demand forecasts to provide a clear overview of upcoming operational needs.
• Develop actionable data insights and contribute to strategic planning efforts during financial cycles.
• Conduct scenario-based analyses to aid in making informed strategic choices.
• Identify potential project bottlenecks or delays early and collaborate with project managers and capacity planning teams to resolve them.
• Work with technical teams to enhance processes, proposing innovative ideas that boost efficiency, accuracy, and usability.
• Support governance processes to ensure laboratories have the necessary resources at the right time.
• Align long-term and mid-term planning with immediate priorities to ensure smooth execution.
• Integrate risk assessments and business continuity considerations into all planning activities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience handling complex forecasting and planning challenges.
• Capability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and drive process improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across different organizational levels.
• Proactive and driven mindset, passionate about delivering measurable impact and leading innovative solutions in a dynamic setting.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Power Query for data analysis, modeling, and visualization.
• Possession of valid documents authorizing legal residence and work in Poland for the entire duration of the internship.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Python and Excel VBA.

What the company offers

• Freedom to shape your future, with the empowerment to take risks, experiment, and explore new ideas.
• Part of an inclusive, diverse culture where every contribution is respected.
• Opportunity to pursue ambitions and develop skills within a global business that offers endless opportunities for progression.
• Chance to take pride in delivering the promise to society to create a smoke-free future.

About the company

Philip Morris Services SA is transforming its business to act responsibly and deliver a smoke-free future. The company operates in line with ethical principles, encourages a SpeakUp culture, and cares for equal chances and fair treatment for all employees.

• The company is transforming its business to act responsibly and deliver a smoke-free future.
• The company runs the business in line with ethical principles and encourages a SpeakUp culture.
• The company cares for equal chances and fair treatment.