Position Title:  IBP Intern - Supply Chain Analytics & Automation

At Philip Morris International, we’re transforming the future of our business and looking for ambitious, curious, and analytically minded young professionals to join our Supply Chain team.

This is not the kind of internship where you spend your year observing from the sidelines.

From day one, you’ll gain significant exposure to the world of Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Supply Chain Analytics, Automation, and Data-Driven Decision Making while chipping in to real business initiatives in a fast-moving, innovation-focused environment.

If you’re passionate about analytics, automation, digital solutions, and solving complex business challenges, this opportunity is for you.

The IBP Intern – Supply Chain Analytics & Automation forms part of PMI South Africa’s Early Careers / Internship Programme and is designed to provide hands-on exposure to Integrated Business Planning, supply chain analytics, forecasting, automation, and performance management within a multinational FMCG environment.

This role supports the IBP and Supply Chain teams by developing data-driven, automated, and AI-enabled solutions that improve forecasting accuracy, planning visibility, critical metric reporting, and business decision-making.

Programme Details

Position: IBP Intern – Supply Chain Analytics & Automation

Duration: 12-Month Internship Programme

Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg, South Africa

Start Date: Immediate

Eligibility: Open to South African citizens only

Stipend: Monthly stipend offered

Relocation: Relocation support is not offered for this opportunity

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and end-to-end Supply Chain operations within a multinational FMCG organisation
• Hands-on experience working with analytics, automation, forecasting, and AI-enabled business solutions
• Development of foundational technical skills in data analysis, reporting automation, critical metric management, and digital process optimisation
• Exposure to planning processes across Demand, Supply, Inventory, and Performance Management
• Opportunities to strengthen analytical, problem-solving, and collaborator engagement capabilities
• Experience collaborating across Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, and Planning teams
• A hybrid working model (3 days in-office and 2 days work-from-home)
• Exposure to a globally recognised Top Employer organisation
• The opportunity to build your professional network and accelerate your career growth

What You’ll Be Doing

Throughout the programme, you’ll gain practical exposure across multiple areas within IBP, Supply Chain Analytics, and Automation, including:

IBP & Supply Chain Support

• Support the IBP cycle through data preparation, validation, and analysis of demand, supply, and inventory inputs
• Assist in analysing forecast accuracy, bias, SFA, service levels, LOGD / LOMD, and inventory important metrics
• Support risk and opportunity analysis, scenario modelling, and gap-closing initiatives
• Assist with consolidating inputs from Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain teams into IBP-ready reporting views

Automation & Analytics

• Develop and maintain automation solutions to reduce manual reporting and planning activities
• Build scripts, workflows, or automated processes for:
• Forecast data processing
• critical metric calculations and reporting refreshes
• Data validation and reconciliation
• Support touchless and statistical forecasting initiatives
• Assist with development and improvement of Power BI dashboards for integrated business planning and logistics visibility

AI & Advanced Analytics

• Apply AI and analytics concepts to forecast improvement and demand pattern identification
• Support outlier detection, exception analysis, and predictive analytics initiatives
• Contribute to proof-of-concept projects focused on planning automation and advanced analytics
• Translate business questions into structured analytical and automation solutions

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Document processes, automation logic, analytical outputs, and workflows
• Support IBP process improvement initiatives and maturity assessments
• Assist with testing, deployment, and continuous improvement of digital and analytical solutions

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Bring curiosity, analytical thinking, and a growth mindset
• Have a strong interest in Supply Chain, Analytics, Automation, or Data-Driven Business Solutions
• Are adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Enjoy solving problems and working with data
• Want to learn quickly and make an important impact
• Work well with people and communicate expertly
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accountability, and continuous improvement thinking

Minimum Requirements

• Completed Degree or National Diploma in Data Science, Industrial / Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain / Operations Management, Applied Mathematics / Statistics, Information Systems, or a related field
• Maximum of 2 years working experience
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Must be available to start immediately
• Ability to commit to a full-time 12-month internship programme

Advantageous

• Honours or Master’s Degree
• Exposure to analytics, reporting, automation, or data-processing projects
• Previous internship or project experience within Supply Chain, Planning, Analytics, or Business Intelligence environments

Skills & Behavioural Capabilities

Technical Skills

• Python (preferred) or similar programming language for data processing and automation
• Basic SQL or data querying capability
• Exposure to automation tools such as Power Automate, APIs, scripting, or macros
• Understanding of forecasting, time-series analysis, or statistical concepts is advantageous
• Experience with Power BI or other Business Intelligence tools is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with SAP, planning systems, or large datasets is advantageous

Supply Chain & Business Skills

• Strong interest in Supply Chain, IBP, Demand Planning, or S&OP
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work with ambiguity and evolving business requirements
• Clear communication skills and ability to translate data into meaningful insights
• High attention to detail and strong focus on data quality

Why Join PMI?

At Philip Morris International, you’ll join a business undergoing one of the most exciting transformations in the industry. Your ideas will matter, your development will be taken seriously, and your career journey will begin with meaningful exposure from day one.

This is an opportunity to learn fast, grow professionally, and build your future in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and forward thinking.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself and kick-start your career in an environment that never stands still, we’d love to hear from you.

PMI welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, religion or belief, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

We encourage applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups. Employment Equity principles and applicable legislation will be considered throughout the recruitment and selection process as part of our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the exchange of ideas.

Applications close on 15 June 2026.