I did my BSc in Business Administration and Organisational Communication from Copenhagen Business School. Personally it was not the perfect match and I missed a more data driven education. During my part time role at Maersk Oil I figured out that I really enjoyed Supply Chain and decided to pursue in the same direction during my MSc where I went on to study Supply Chain Management – also at Copenhagen Business School.
➔ Hiring! Demant are hiring graduates right now. Click here for more details on the programme.
I also did an exchange semester at Bocconi in Milan with a focus on Operations Management and was fortunate enough to get an internship at Novo Nordisk within their Supply Chain team. As you can tell my profile changed from initially being focused on communication to being focused on Supply Chain.
What attracted you to the company and their graduate programme?
I saw the Demant Graduate Programme on a career fair where I got to learn more about the company and their graduate programme. I remember being attracted to the fact that you get to learn a lot of different areas of the company in a short period of time.
From a Supply Chain lense then I was excited about the chance to work in a lot of different areas of Supply Chain. In addition then Demant owns almost all parts of the Supply Chain which is also something a Supply Chain geek like me finds interesting.
What does a typical day look like?
Right now I’m responsible for optimizing the inventory and replenishment operations in our global sale companies. I have daily calls with colleagues in our sales companies. My key task is to ensure our supply chain setup is correct to manage any daily demand, upcoming launches etc.
I also do a fair bit of reporting in my role to communicate how we are doing from a supply point of view. Questions such as “Is our working capital on point?” and other key questions which the management might have. As a global company we need a lot of checks and balances. I can definitely feel that I have a lot of responsibility on my plate which is motivating.
What has been the most exciting project you have worked on so far?
I really enjoyed my 2nd rotation where my role was to figure out how to work with our wholesale companies from a supply chain perspective. I analysed the best way to support them and laid out the strategy which was approved by our senior management.
Ensure you focus on why you are the right match for the Demant Graduate Programme specifically. You should make it clear why the graduate programme and not a “normal” full time role is what you are going for.
What has been the biggest challenge as a graduate?
I initially described how I liked the fact that you got to see a lot of different areas in the business. The flip side to that is that it can be difficult to limit oneself. There are so many interesting areas and projects, but it’s about understanding what you want to do both short and long term. The graduate programme sets you up for a long term career as well, so you should think about what makes sense from that perspective as well. Luckily you are able to spar with our HR team to ensure you make the best decisions for yourself.
What has been a thing that has surprised you about the programme?
I’m surprised by the level of responsibility I have received. I knew that we would get to own projects, but not to the degree which have been true. It’s really a motivating factor for me. I also really enjoy the degree to which we are able to build a network inside the company. When you spend time on your rotations you really get to know the various people and are able to build a true connection with them.
Why do you think you made it all the way through?
With my educational background in Supply Chain and my working experience within the field as well I think I have a really strong profile for the operations graduate programme. I was also really clear that I wanted the graduate programme and what it offered, not just a full time role for me, but something where I could test myself out in various parts of the company. Finally then I prepared well for the assessment centre and felt like I had a good chemistry with the Demant team through the day.
Best advice for applicants
Ensure you focus on why you are the right match for the Demant Graduate Programme specifically. You should make it clear why the graduate programme and not a “normal” full time role is what you are going for.
Fun fact about yourself?
I’m a supporter of my hometown football club OB (Odense Boldklub) and I think I’m one the few that still believes in a trophy in the nearest future
Did you apply for other graduate programmes
Yes I did. I was quite funny to see that I saw familiar faces at some of the assessment centres.
➔ Hiring! Demant are hiring graduates right now. Click here for more details on the programme.
