As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in nearly 80 subsidiaries based in +50 countries.Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.
The MEA (Middle East & Africa) Region is a dynamic, global division with operations spanning 13 countries. Based in Istanbul, our regional office serves customers across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond. As part of our growing team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our success through the VIE program. With 11 state-of-the-art Baking Centers and over 2,300 talented employees, we're delivering baking excellence to more than 78 countries worldwide.
If you're passionate about the food industry, thrive in a fast-paced multicultural environment, and want to gain invaluable international experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Explore the VIE opportunity in our MEA Regional Office and be a part of writing the future of baking. Apply today!
Ready to boost your career internationally?
Are you passionate about supply chain, data analysis, and eager for a unique professional experience abroad? Join Lesaffre MEA (Middle East & Africa) Regional Office located in Istanbul as a Supply Chain Specialist under a VIE contract!
The job at a glance
For 24 months, you will be at the heart of supply chain process digitalization and work on data analysis to optimize demand planning.
Your missions
🚀 Contribute to the digitalization of the demand planning process
📊 Consolidate and analyze sales data to improve decision-making
🛠 Optimize existing tools and propose improvements
🤝 Collaborate with an international team (5 people, including 3 based in Istanbul)
💡 Respond to various data analysis and modeling requests
The ideal profile
🎓 Graduate from an industrial engineering or Management school or equivalent
💬 Fluent in English (mandatory!)
💻 Proficient in Advanced Excel, ERP (SAP), Power BI, and SQL (a plus!)
🔍 Analytical mindset with strong data structuring skills
🚀 Curious, dynamic, and eager to learn
👥 Team player with great interpersonal skills
VIE Eligibility Criteria
✅ You must be between 18 and 28 years old
✅ You must be a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA)
✅ You must not have already completed a VIE assignment
Why choose this VIE?
🌍 A highly enriching international experience in Istanbul
📈 A career booster within a major industrial group
💼 A key and strategic role in supply chain optimization
💰 VIE status = tax benefits and an attractive package
🔎 Start date: May or June 2025
Ready to take on this challenge? Apply now!