Bachelor Thesis in Global Supply Chain Business Transformation & Strategy (f/m/x)

Location: Aalen, Germany

Turning today's Supply Chain Challenges into tomorrow's Global Solutions – together.

At ZEISS Vision Care, our ambition is to build a best-in-class, customer-centered supply chain. Within Global Supply Chain Business Transformation & Strategy, we translate this ambition into action by strengthening supply chain reliability, sustainable process excellence, data-driven decision-making, innovation, and global collaboration. Our work connects strategy, business processes, supply chain operations, and digital solutions while balancing Service, Cost, Inventory, and Sustainability.

As part of your bachelor thesis, you will address a clearly defined business challenge linked to our Strategy and contribute to an ongoing transformation initiative in an intercultural environment. You will apply academic methods to a practical use case and develop actionable insights that support a more reliable, agile, efficient, and sustainable global supply chain – with the customer at the core.

Your Role

With us, you have the opportunity to perfectly combine your studies with practical experience while actively contributing to exciting projects. This allows you to gain valuable skills, expand your network, and grow both professionally and personally.

Formulate a focused research question in alignment with business and academic supervisors

Conduct a structured analysis of relevant supply chain, planning, or transformation processes

Develop and validate a practical, data-driven solution for the defined business challenge

Engage with international stakeholders across Global Supply Chain, Operations and Data-analytics functions

Present well-founded findings and actionable recommendations to subject-matter experts and management

What We Offer

Work on a business-relevant bachelor thesis linked to strategic initiatives in an international organization

Receive professional guidance and collaborate closely with experienced Supply Chain and Operations experts

Gain access to real-world business challenges, processes, and data in a collaborative, intercultural environment

Engage with stakeholders across the Global Supply Chain and Production network, including international travel where required

Use flexible working arrangements and modern digital collaboration tools

Your Profil

Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Business Informatics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field

Demonstrate strong academic performance and a keen interest in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Transformation, or related fields

Apply a structured, analytical approach to solving complex problems independently

Communicate clearly, present ideas confidently, and work effectively in English

Bring initial practical experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Project Management, Data Analytics, or Programming as an advantage

Show initiative, take ownership, and stay curious

Sounds exciting? Then become part of #teamZEISS and help us shape the future! Please provide your complete application documents (CV, transcript of records, etc.).

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team

Selina Safradin