What we offer you

You have finished your studies or are about to do so and would like to contribute your acquired knowledge and creative ideas to us without committing yourself to a specific job?   

Get to know an international specialty chemicals group from a wide range of perspectives during the 18‑month trainee program and prepare yourself for a management career at Evonik.

We will design the structure of the program together with you, individually tailored to your strengths and interests. Starting on November 1, 2026, you will work on exciting and challenging projects across various departments and business units of the company. In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a project focusing on social and/or sustainability topics. These activities will take place together with other Evonik trainees. A three‑month stay abroad is also an integral part of the program.

Embedded in the company’s network, you will learn from the best and be supported by a senior leader who will act as your mentor. We look forward to embarking on this journey with you!

Please apply online by April 15, 2026 with complete application documents. This enables us to process your application quickly and protect the environment. For a complete application, in addition to a cover letter and CV, please also submit employer and degree certificates and as well as current grade transcripts from your studies. You can expect to receive feedback on your application by mid of May 2026.

The final selection of applicants will take place at May 27, 2026 as part of a digital assessment center.

On November 1, 2026, the trainee program offers you the start of an exciting career in the Evonik Group. We look forward to receiving your application!   

Find out more about the trainees in our other trainee programs here:

Trainee Programs for Young Professionals - Evonik Industries

Responsibilities

• Get to know the different supply chain functions and tasks at Evonik Industries: this includes an introduction to the operational business as well as to the strategic supply chain functions and related areas, such as logistics

• Take the opportunity to expand your professional know-how and apply it in the supply chain organization of an international company

• Get to know the relevant supply chain tools and processes on the job and take on initial responsibility for smaller projects

• Expand your technical and methodological expertise together with trainees from other functions and build up a network within and outside the supply chain organizations

Requirements

• Above-average Master's degree (Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics or Business Administration) with a focus on Supply Chain Management, Logistics or similar

• Initial practical experience (e.g. through internships)

• Knowledge in the field of digitalization/ automation/ big data analytics is a plus

• Initial intercultural experience through experience abroad

• Very good knowledge of German and business fluent English as well as Germany-wide and international mobility

• Very good communication skills and enjoy working in an international team

• Outstanding analytical skills, independence and a sense of responsibility

• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting as well as creativity

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal . Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com .

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Alena Beyer, Burak Ünal

Company is

Evonik Industries AG