Supply Chain Intern Review

My role covers two areas, Supply Chain (Operations) and Sustainability. Within Supply Chain, I am responsible for creating supply chain reports and rationalise SKU’s in order to reduce costs but remain competitive. Within sustainability, I am responsible for, practical work i.e. production line efficiency, measurement, 5S, leading sustainability report meetings, regulating sustainability actions taken by multiple departments. Day-to-day, my tasks will depend on the project/s I am undertaking at that time.

My team consisted of one other member, my manager. Thus, I was given a good amount of responsibility whether it was on repeating monthly tasks or one-off projects. The range of assignments allowed me to work with other departments which increased my awareness and understanding of how Church and Dwight operates.

To highlight some of the skills I have developed: use of excel with complex functions, commercial awareness and future targets of the FMCG industry, people skills working alongside a large production team, presentation skills through taking part in Kaizen events and site wide team brief, prioritising tasks based on importance and urgency, independence as I was given complete ownership of projects assigned to me.

During my internship I had weekly meetings with my manager to catch up, talk about any issues, update on projects etc. But, I was able to reach out to my manager any time as well and he would give his undivided attention and support me. Working with other departments, I was also met with support and guidance which was amazing as it helped me to complete projects/assignments successfully.

Church Dwight express their culture to be an inclusive and collaborative environment. This is evident throughout the company, from the US headquarters to C+D manufacturers across the world. C+D culture is ingrained in each departmental area thus creating a positive, inspirational, open communication and supportive environment. The general atmosphere in my office was relaxed and quiet which helped to focus on individual work.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my internship. It has been such an insightful experience into the FMCG manufacturing industry. I will miss my colleagues and work. In such a short time, I have learnt a lot which I hope to carry and build on in my next position.

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