Material Planning Intern (Rolling Intake)

About Shell Malaysia

Shell Malaysia, a subsidiary of Shell plc, is an oil & gas company that has been present in Malaysia since 1891. The company has several production-sharing contracts (PSCs) for oil and gas production offshore Sarawak and Sabah and operates around 970 retail sites in the country.

Your role

Shell is currently seeking an enthusiastic Logistics Supply Chain Intern to join their dynamic team. This position offers the opportunity to engage in critical projects focused on planning excellence, automation of reporting, process improvement, KPI dashboard development, and digitalization within the supply chain domain. The ideal candidate will be a driven, analytical, and process-oriented individual who is eager to contribute to and learn from real-world supply chain management challenges.

• Planning Excellence Project: Assist regional material planning excellence in the development and implementation of advanced planning strategies and tools. Analyze current planning processes to identify improvement opportunities and contribute to the deployment of innovative planning solutions.
• Automating Report Processes: Work closely with regional material planning excellence and data analytics teams to automate supply chain reporting processes. This involves understanding current reporting mechanisms, identifying inefficiencies, and helping to design automated solutions to enhance reporting accuracy and speed.
• Process Improvement: Participate in ongoing supply chain process assessments. Utilize lean methodologies, conduct root cause analysis, and suggest recommendations to streamline operations and reduce costs.
• KPI Dashboard Development: Assist regional material planning excellence in designing and building comprehensive KPI dashboards that provide insightful business intelligence. Ensure dashboards are user-friendly and updated in real time to aid in strategic decision-making.
• Digitalization Project: Support regional material planning excellence on the integration of digital technologies into our supply chain processes. This may include involvement in projects focusing on the implementation of Macro, Power BI, etc. to enhance visibility and efficiency across the supply chain.

Training & development

In this internship, Shell will help you develop your potential through:

• Mentoring and Guided Responsibilities: You’ll have the opportunity to develop into a future leader through mentoring and guided responsibilities.
• Real Projects: You’ll work on real projects that contribute to the current and future energy mix.
• Support: You’ll receive support from leaders, mentors, and colleagues who guide and encourage you.
• Networking: You’ll have the opportunity to grow, develop, and collaborate with your global peers and Shell management in various networking events.
• Assessment: After you’ve been placed, you, your mentor, and your supervisor agree on which project you will undertake and on your specific development goals.

Benefits

In addition to a monthly stipend, you will also get many other benefits:

• Build valuable networks for future career options.
• Discover potential job areas, fields of specialization, or areas of future study.
• Gain exposure to the energy industry.
• Work on projects that have a real business impact.
• Put into practice the theories and concepts you have learned.

Career progression

Shell is a huge advocate for career development. They will encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, they frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

Work-life balance

Interning at Shell will help you achieve balance in a values-led culture. On the official page, Shell also states that they offer several flexible working arrangements subject to business requirements for its employees to help support work-life balance.

Company culture

Shell Malaysia advocates diversity and inclusion (D&I) and has been one of the first employers in Malaysia to implement D&I. The company uses a variety of levers to progress and embed D&I into its operations and culture, including communication, education, recruitment, development and mentoring, and building a supportive and inclusive work environment. The majority of its employees' reviews also convey their satisfaction regarding the working culture in Shell which is very supportive, conducive, and lively. 

About you

Shell is looking for students who meet the following requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant Degree program as a penultimate/final year student
• Minimum CGPA of 3.0 and above
• Minimum 6 months of internship commitment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent proficiency in English
• Proficiency in other languages (e.g. Thai / Mandarin / Cantonese) will be an added advantage
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software (knowledge in automation/data analytical tools will be an added advantage)

How to apply

Do attach your CV and academic transcripts when submitting your application.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• shell.com.my/careers/shell-commitment-to-diversity-inclusion/supporting-you-when-it-counts/training-and-development.html
• jobs.shell.com/job/cyberjaya/intern-material-planning/25244/64892492032
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/Shell-Malaysia-Reviews-EI_IE5833.0,5_IL.6,14_IN170.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng