Global Operations Intern

Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry? We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we have grown into the world’s largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) sleep brand, with a presence in over 20 markets and more than 35 Emma stores across Europe.  Our mission is simple: to develop sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day. Today, our products are trusted by millions and recommended by leading consumer associations worldwide.  It’s our people who bring this mission to life. At Emma, you’ll join a driven, international team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous knowledge sharing. With colleagues from over 70 nationalities, we combine diverse perspectives with a shared ambition to learn, grow, and create lasting impact, together.  Ready to awaken your best with us? Become an Emmie We are on a mission to become No.1 in the world of sleep, and we’re looking for driven, ambitious people to help us shape what’s next. If you’re curious, hands-on, and ready to challenge the status quo, you’ll find the space here to make things happen and create real impact.   We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.  Our aim is to get back to you within a few days. Due to the high volume of applications, there may be slight delays, but we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

What you'll do in our different roles:

As a Global Operations Intern, you’ll join the team ensuring that Emma’s products move seamlessly across markets, from forecasting and production to warehousing and delivery. This is a hands-on, analytical, and collaborative role within a fast-paced international environment. You will contribute to optimizing how we plan, produce, and deliver our products, ensuring that every step of our operations runs efficiently and creates value for our customers. Depending on your skills and interests, you could work in one of several teams:

Supply and Demand Planning

Build market-aligned demand forecasts using data-driven assumptions and regular input from local teams

Translate demand plans into production and replenishment strategies that maintain healthy stock levels across markets

Coordinate production schedules and delivery timelines with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure product availability

Monitor inventory performance, identify risks of stockouts or excess, and propose corrective actions

Production and Excellence:

Support our Production Excellence team in performance tracking and strategic improvement across the Supply Chain, while ensuring smooth daily operations and on-time product availability

Own KPI consolidation and dashboard upkeep, turning scattered data into clear insights and more actionable performance metrics

Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Fulfilment, Finance, and external suppliers, translating operational pain points into structured improvement initiatives

Drive strategic sub-projects by contributing to process standardization,improving inventory and performance visibility

Logistics and Fulfillment

Support daily Warehouse to “Last Mile” operations, coordinating supplier inbounds and carrier collections.

Monitor last mile deliveries, resolve delays fast, and drive actions that improve customer experience

Assist with inventory tracking and stock accuracy, identify root causes of variances, and help optimize warehouse processes

Collaborate across teams at Emma and with Warehousing and Last Mile partners, ensuring efficient processing and timely, transparent communication with partners

Who we're looking for:

You are pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, and ideally have experience with Excel, Power BI, or similar tools

You are equipped with good communication skills in English.

You are skilled in data analysis, enjoying working with numbers and finding ways to improve them.

You are process-driven, with a passion for optimizing workflows and driving efficiency.

You are an excellent communicator, ready to collaborate with teams across the globe.

You are eager to learn, adapt, and take initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

You are available to start in the next two months.

What we offer:

A competitive Package of 1250€ monthly ( including meal allowance and Coverflex benefits)

Employee discount on Emma products for yourself, friends and family (applicable in all EU markets)

Private health insurance including dental care

In-house Portuguese classes from beginner to advanced level

A combination of personal and company growth to accelerate your career and help you reach your goals

The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects either independently or as part of a dedicated, international team

Responsibility and decision-making authority from day one—you'll create an impact with new, innovative ideas and help shape our company DNA

To work and learn from experts in diverse fields and get to know your team members at exciting company events