Supply Chain Intern (Watchmaking)
Confidential luxury watchmaker — Geneva: Supply Chain Intern (Watchmaking, 6 months).
Overview
A prestige luxury watchmaking house operating within the haute horlogerie sector, typically integrated in the portfolio of a major luxury group. The employer prizes artisanal craft, technical exactitude and a global distribution footprint, combining atelier-based manufacturing with structured industrial processes.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support purchase order creation, follow-up and closure across watch components and materials.
- Manage supplier communications and escalate delivery or quality issues to the Supply Chain Manager.
- Maintain and reconcile inventory records; assist in stock counts and material traceability.
- Enter and update transactional data in the ERP; ensure data integrity for procurement and production planning.
- Prepare weekly reports and KPI dashboards on delivery performance, stock levels and open orders.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with production, quality and planning teams to prioritize component supply.
- Participate in supplier evaluation and onboarding activities, including documentation collection.
- Contribute to small continuous-improvement initiatives to streamline ordering and logistics processes.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong analytical aptitude with demonstrated proficiency in data handling and reporting.
- Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail appropriate for haute horlogerie standards.
- Ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Professional maturity and discretion when handling supplier and production information.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or coursework experience in procurement, inventory or logistics is advantageous but not mandatory; demonstrable analytical or administrative experience in a commercial or manufacturing environment is desirable.
Education
Enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate degree programme (Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Business, Industrial Engineering or equivalent).
Culture
The watchmaking workplace balances artisanal craft with rigorous industrial standards; teams work closely across ateliers, quality and planning functions. The environment values precision, discretion and continuous learning, offering exposure to both traditional horological techniques and modern supply-chain practices.