Intern Global Distribution

Based at the Global Supply Chain Management Headquarter near Lucerne, the Global Distribution Excellence Standards & Governance team shapes and continuously improves global standards, frameworks and digital solutions across Distribution Centres and Outbound operations. This six-month internship supports the development of practical, scalable tools and explores how AI, analytics and governed knowledge can improve operational decision-making. The role may contribute to strategic digital initiatives focused on automation, analytics, knowledge enablement and AI-driven decision support, helping turn business needs into scalable and user-friendly solutions.

• Support the exploration of emerging technologies, AI applications and digital innovation opportunities to identify practical solutions for Global Distribution Excellence challenges.
• Contribute to the design, testing and enhancement of digital products and analytics solutions by gathering requirements, mapping business processes, validating functionality and collecting user feedback.
• Support the maintenance and evolution of Global Distribution Excellence standards, playbooks, dashboards and knowledge assets.
• Help improve governance, transparency and adoption of standards and knowledge assets across the global distribution network.
• Contribute to strategic digital initiatives focused on automation, analytics, knowledge enablement and AI-driven decision support.
• Help turn business needs into scalable and user-friendly solutions.
• Support the development of practical, scalable tools and explore how AI, analytics and governed knowledge can improve operational decision-making.

• Enrolled as a student for the complete duration of the internship or in the gap year between Bachelor's and Master's degree.
• Available for the full duration of the internship from March 01, 2027 until August 31, 2027.
• Willing to relocate to the Lucerne area at own expense for the full duration of the internship.
• Interest in AI, digital tools, data analytics and process improvement.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, Power BI and Microsoft Power Platform tools.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain, logistics or business processes.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Structured problem-solving and clear communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

• Candidates already based in Switzerland are preferred, due to visa limitations.

• Role based at adidas International Trading AG in Root D4, close to Lucerne.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.

• Become part of an international community where sport, innovation and personal growth come together.
• Learn about adidas culture that values and celebrates collaboration, courage and curiosity.
• Employee discount on adidas products.
• Different sport offerings and office events.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (up to 40% home office possible).

Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. It welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders (including gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. adidas does not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward applicants or employees, and actively encourages individuals with disabilities to apply, providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.