Operations Internship (Jun 2024)

About L'Oréal Singapore

L'Oréal, a global leader in beauty, offers innovative cosmetics through 35+ brands like L'Oréal Paris and Lancôme in 150 countries. Committed to ethics and driven by values like Passion and Innovation, the company is pioneering the blend of beauty and technology. Utilizing digital tech, data, and AI, L'Oréal seeks to personalize the consumer beauty experience worldwide.

Your role

Internship duration:

L'Oréal Internship is a 6-month full-time program (1 July 2024 – 10 Jan 2025).

As an Operations Intern, you will

• Work closely with the operations team to perform quality management and assist with project management on transversal projects (e.g. new supplier integration, AD code, etc)
• Prepare inventory report preparation, consolidation, and KPI analysis on a weekly and/or monthly basis
• Manage and maintain data in the system and translate them into dashboards for reporting
• Create, animate, and analyze sales data to produce insight-led reports

Training & development

At L'Oréal, interns get a deep dive into the company's diverse business models, connect with professionals, and learn about different brands and the unique company culture. Each intern is matched with a dedicated manager for guidance. The internship offers a customized orientation, allowing interns to gain genuine insights into the operations of a leading global company.

Benefits

As an intern, you may enjoy benefits like:

• Hands-on Experience: Gain practical exposure to real-world projects and challenges.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from experienced professionals.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders and build valuable relationships.
• Training and Development: Access to workshops and training sessions to enhance skills.
• Career Insights: Gain insights into the beauty industry and potential career paths.
• Possibility of Full-time Employment: Internships may lead to future job opportunities within L'Oréal Singapore.

Career progression

L'Oréal interns involved in operations, quality management, and data analytics are setting themselves up for success, developing skills for future roles in operations management and beyond. Their experience in inventory reporting, data management, and sales analysis opens doors to sought-after positions across industries. L’Oréal Internship Program amplifies this experience, providing direct mentorship from industry experts and a pathway to the SeedZ Management Trainee Program, promising thorough development in the beauty sector.

Work-life balance

At L'Oréal Singapore, work-life balance is a priority. They offer flexible schedules to accommodate different needs and elevate workspaces to offer a fulfilling experience. Valuing mental health, they introduce the "Personal Ecology" approach for employees to enhance overall well-being proactively.

Culture & vibe

At L’Oréal, there is never a dull day, the beauty lies in the freedom to go beyond with their empowering entrepreneurial culture. You will feel empowered at all stages of your career; to ask why, to ask why not, and to present your bold new ideas. Your colleagues will be there to support you, help you grow, and teach you things you would have never expected to learn.

About you

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• University students currently pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Singapore. Students from other institutes of higher education (e.g. Polytechnics) are also welcome!
• Background in Supply Chain / Business Operations / Business 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Aptitude for numbers and enjoys working with large sets of data
• Advanced in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel (VBA, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
• Basic knowledge of ERP (SAP) is advantageous
• Passionate in joining the FMCG & beauty industries is a plus

How to apply

Your Path to Joining the Team: Selection Process and Key Dates

Selection process overview:

• Hit apply and fill in the requested information. Be sure to upload your CV and portfolio (if any)!
• You may hear from one of L'Oréal's recruiters over the phone to chat more about this opportunity.
• If your profile is shortlisted, you will be invited to an Assessment Centre and/or interviews with HR and Hiring Manager(s).

Application timeline:

• Application Deadline: 30 April
• Selection process: On a rolling basis throughout April
• Offer: Latest mid-May
• Onboarding: 1 July

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• loreal.com
• careers.loreal.com
• youtube.com