About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Job description

Barilla G. e R. Fratelli is looking for a Supplier Quality Digitalization Intern for the Cremona plant.

Working context

The Global Supplier Quality Management unit is in charge of ensuring that suppliers of direct materials meet Barilla requirements for Quality and Food Safety. 

 
Job Purpose

The Company is undergoing a major Digital Transformation, with two main objectives:
1.    to streamline the exchange of allergen information between raw material suppliers and the internal system, ensuring food safety and accurate labeling;
2.    to digitalize the manual verification of supplier documentation for each raw material and packaging delivery through AI.
The project aims to enhance process quality, reduce errors, and free up time for QC teams.
 

Main activities

The intern will be involved in the following activities:
•    Supporting the design and implementation of a smart system for document verification and data extraction, in collaboration with IT, suppliers, and potential software providers;
•    Standardizing and reorganizing existing documentation and data sources to align with current procedures and enable future use by AI;
•    Assisting with supplier onboarding and training on the new system;
•    Participating in daily activities of the Digital Transformation project, including meetings and pilot testing;
•    Helping resolve operational issues and supporting user training (internal teams and suppliers).
 

Requirements

•    Master’s students in Food Science, Biology, or Engineering;
•    Fluency in English, both spoken and written;
•    Strong proficiency in Excel and Microsoft 365;
•    Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft APP and/or Power BI will be considered a plus; 
•    Problem solving, passion for Digital Tools and agile in creating a Network. 

Location: Cremona
Start date: June 2025
 

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.