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Vinod Gupta School of Management
Placement Brochure 2023-24

Internship Diaries 2023

Subhiksha Sivakan K R Aparna C Iyer
IT Intern SCM Intern

During my internship at Diageo, I immersed myself in the My stint as a Supply Chain Management intern
realm of Master Data Management. Navigating complex at Flipkart was an enriching and remarkable
data landscapes, I uncovered challenges in data journey. Immersed in the intricate workings of the
consistency and manual processes. With determination, e-commerce supply chain, I gained invaluable
I tackled these obstacles by designing efficient hands-on exposure that perfectly complemented
automation solutions, improving data governance, and my MBA studies. Translating theory into practical
enhancing collaboration across teams. This journey application was profoundly fulfilling, and I am
fostered profound insights into data integrity, system grateful for the collaborative and supportive team I
integration, and the crucial interplay between technology had the pleasure of working with. This experience
and business needs. The experience honed my technical not only broadened my understanding of the industry
skills and taught me the value of adaptability and but also instilled a sense of achievement, igniting my
effective communication. The culmination of challenges desire to pursue a career at the nexus of supply chain
overcome, and knowledge gained has significantly and business management. During my internship,
enriched my understanding of Master Data Management I encountered and surmounted challenges related
and its pivotal role in shaping modern businesses. to change management and implementation of
my ideas, which further fortified my resolve and
understanding.

Nachiket Sharma Shreya K
KITES Supply Chain Intern IT Procurement Consultant

During my 2-month summer internship at ITC Limited, During my internship at GSK GCC, I had the privilege to
I was privileged to be a part of the supply chain team. work on the project ‘External Analysis for Tech Services
This opportunity allowed me to delve deep into the Category Strategy Development’. This experience was
intricacies of supply chain management and logistics incredibly enriching as it exposed me to the dynamic
operations at one of India’s leading FMCG firms. I was realm of tech services within a pharmaceutical giant.
actively involved in analysing current systems and Despite the challenges of analysing complex market
optimizing the flow of products. My tenure exposed me trends and competitive landscapes, I developed a
to the dynamic balance of demand and supply, giving keen understanding of how external factors shape
me a good hands-on experience. The team at ITC was strategic decisions. Collaborating with professionals
collaborative and supportive, aiding my understanding from diverse backgrounds enhanced my teamwork
of the interplay between various departments. This and communication skills. The project not only taught
experience enhanced my analytical skills, fostered me the significance of thorough research and data-
professional growth, and deepened my passion for driven insights but also the art of presenting findings
supply chain excellence. succinctly. Overall, this internship at GSK GCC provided
me with invaluable lessons in strategic thinking,
analysis, and effective communication within the
context of a dynamic industry.

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