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Graduate trainee case study |
| Name: | Rodah Ndungu |
| Degree: | MSc in Chemical Engineering |
| University: | University of Nottingham, UK |
| Languages: | English, Swahili, German and basic French |
| Joined IMI | September 2007 |
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| 1st placement |
| Where? | Artform International, Loughborough, UK |
| When? | September 2007- May 2008 |
| What? | Marketing Assistant responsible for developing an internal cosmetics database on key accounts profiles, market trends to support key account management in specific market development. Involved in Carbon footprint initiatives aimed at energy reduction, sustainable product development and the company’s carbon disclosure in line with responsible business. |
| 2nd placement |
| Where? | Norgren GmbH, Alpen, Germany |
| When? | June 2008 – November 2008 |
| What? | Strategic procurement and supply chain involved in supplier harmonization for European Distribution Centre. Identifying opportunities for cost reductions, materials/ price analysis, savings negotiations and reinforcing supplier- Norgren relationships. |
| 3nd placement |
| Where? | Cornelius, Brighouse, UK |
| When? | November 2008 – January 2009 |
| What? | Market Research for the health and wellness sector opportunities in the drink dispense market. Supporting account team with market trends, identifying potential accounts, product routes to market and developing product competitor matrix. |
| 4nd placement |
| Where? | Cornelius, Glendale Heights, USA |
| When? | February 2009 – August 2009 |
| What? | Project Manager responsible for new product development process, developing value proposition, field trial procedures, equipment installations, tollgate reviews to reach Yum! Brands equipment approval and commercialisation. Working alongside national field sales managers to prepare sales forecasts and develop sales tools for driving business growth. |
| What do I like about the IMI Global Graduate Programme? |
| IMI has offered me a great career and personal development opportunity as people and talent development is emphasized across the business. I am constantly challenged to further myself as I engage with different teams and disciplines not confined to engineering background. The international exposure in culture and languages is a constant eye opener. |
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