Siemens AG Corporate Human Resources CHR CU CSCM Mr. Markus Kreysa St.-Martin-Straße 76 81541 Munich phone: +49 89 636 25 447 e-mail: recruiting.cscm@siemens.com Your application Take the initiative and send us your detailed online application. If your application meets our basic requirements, we ll invite you to take part in our multiple-phase selection procedure. Order No. L2-Z600 Printed in Version 1.0 To be changed without prior notice 2011, Siemens AG Of course, we are interested in appli cations from both women and men. We look forward to receiving your application! Supply Chain Management Entry Level Programs Project Future International careers focusing on the challenges of our times www.siemens.com/scm/career
Look to the future and your own future with Siemens. Our success in supply chain management based on the work of motivated teams. The development and promotion of employees is therefore our first priority Barbara Kux Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG Head of Supply Chain Management and Chief Sustainability Officer At Siemens, we are looking for openminded and curious people who have an understanding of the world we live in. Dedicated people who are deined to find answers for the challenges of our time and our future. People who want to make a difference. Like the 405,000 people at Siemens. People like you? If so, take a look at the many excellent entry opportunities available at Siemens. We offer tasks and programs even for the most goal-oriented and challenge-driven graduate. Internationally oriented and individually conceived, your choice from our range of entry channels will assist you in starting off on a long and successful career at one of the world s leading integrated technology companies. Siemens is a leading global electronics and engineering enterprise. Founded in 1847 by Werner von Siemens in Berlin,, the company employs over 400,000 people in nearly 190 countries. The company is the world s largest provider of environmental technologies, generating some 28 billion more than one-third of its total revenue from green products and solutions. In fiscal 2010, which ended on September 30th 2010, revenue totaled 76 billion and net income 4.1 billion. Siemens global business operations are largely concentrated in the four sectors of Industry, Energy, Healthcare and Infrastructure & Cities (as of October 2011). Have you got an eye for the big picture? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Then Supply Chain Management with one of the focus areas manufacturing, global procurement and logistics is your perfect career opportunity. The aim of Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Siemens is to manage and to optimize the supply chain worldwide with standardized processes. This means ensuring that raw materials, components, products and services are available at the right place, at the right time and in world-class quality! That also means a flawless execution of production at world-class benchmark in production network across the world. To give you an idea of the scale involved, Siemens makes purchases in excess of 40 billion worldwide. This purchasing volume offers huge potential for synergy that needs to be leveraged to the full. In addition to the value contribution aimed at securing profits through savings in purchasing, state-ofthe-art production technologies and processes and the safeguarding of delivery reliability and dependable, efficient logistics also play key roles. With our range of starter programs, we are opening up personalized career paths for highly qualified graduates who want to become experts and managers for Supply Chain Management in a globally operating group in the areas of Global Procurement, Production Networks and Logistics. 3 4
We ll pick you up where you are and take you where you want to be. Siemens is at home all around the world. That is why it is also essential that you have already gained some international experience, either through study, an internship or by having lived abroad. We expect you to be fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of further languages is of course welcome. Your abilities You are a solid individual who is able to motivate and inspire a team. Your primary focus is on results, while your excellent analytical and conceptual abilities help you succeed in business situations. Outstanding communicative abilities and self-assertiveness are among your traits, as are flexibility, mobility and a desire to be active in an international business environment. The SCM Entry Level Programs offer individual and international development paths for different entry levels. They are available in various global regions, offering thematic variety, challenging assignments, comprehensive content and an international network of contacts. Our programs are conceived to promote talent and to support cultural exchange. They help to introduce you to the international Siemens community and to familiarize you with Siemens, the company. You will find that after completion of one of the SCM Trainee Programs you have all you need to start your professional career on the right track. You will find yourself faced with a variety of demanding tasks, which you will be asked to solve independently. You ll soon get to know our day-to-day business from various perspectives while at the same time gaining extensive experience at different Siemens business locations both at home and abroad. During this time, you ll also be interacting with people from different countries and backgrounds. The experience gained here will help you to learn how to best deal with various intercultural situations. You ll also find out how Siemens successfully promotes international business collaboration. And who knows? You may even learn a new language. The SCM Entry Level Programs are not just about completing challenging assignments. We will also help you to develop personally as well as professionally: We support you with a variety of demanding training measures in the area of personality development and management, with topics that range from communication and leadership to the basics of project management and much more. Siemens is looking for motivated and talented individuals with convincing personalities and qualifications. SCM Entry Level Programs (except SCM Excellence Program) target graduates who have either finished their studies within the last year or will do so in the next few months (Bachelor, Master or comparable degree with above-average grades or PhD). Experienced talents with MBA from top universities Master graduates (with international experience) Bachelors (resp. with Master) SCM Excellence Program Individual: 6-18 months The Siemens Graduate Program SCM 24 months SCM Advanced Program Master of Arts in Management (SCM) 24 months Tailor-made agenda for selected talents Individual personal mentoring Tracking top level challenges Working program Three demanding assignments in one of our sectors at home and abroad Personal mentoring Master degree program Three assignments with hands on projects (one abroad) Intensive training sessions in international universities 5 6
7 SCM Advanced Program Start your career right now or carry on studying? Why not do both? Are you looking for a challenging professional opportunity in the field of Supply Chain Management with an international Master degree? Do you enjoy working within an international environment and are you keen to take on demanding responsibilities at an early stage in your career? Do you want to acquire extensive know ledge on the latest trends in the field of Supply Chain Management both by managing hands-on projects and by attending a Master program in top universities? If so, the SCM Advanced Program can prove to be the ideal opportunity for you! Extensive base of knowledge The SCM Advanced Program lasts two years and starts in autumn of every year. The program is divided into three practical assignments, several training modules and phases of attendance at university. Thus, you will become thoroughly familiar with the procedures, strategies and concepts of the Supply Chain Management (depending on your focus area manufacturing, logistics or procurement) functions. Therefore, with the SCM Advanced Program you acquire an extensive base of knowledge for your professional career. We actively support the participants of the SCM Advanced Program in building up international, crossfunctional networks in the various Sectors and Regions of the company. Practical experience from the first day The first assignment takes place at one of our Supply Chain Management sites in your home country. The second assignment takes place in a Siemens site abroad. The third assignment proceeds in your future target department, you will write your master thesis. The content of the practical phases will be planned together with you. However, in any case you will be integrated in the current day-to-day business on site and can therefore gain valuable practical experience from the very first day. Additionally, we will entrust you with initial projects that you will be personally responsible for. We will assign an experienced manager in your field as a mentor to support you and expand your professional and personal network. Instructive training sessions In addition to the practice-oriented phases, you will undergo six intensive training sessions where you will receive extensive instruction in the areas relevant to your subsequent target position in Supply Chain Management. We will impart technical knowledge and key communicative competencies to you in classroom training sessions, workshops, case studies and bestpractice presentations. 1 2 3 4 Master degree program Our network of top partner universities coordinated by Steinbeis offers an international approach and helps to maintain the high standards of the SCM Advanced Program. Kick-off 6 weeks Assignment #1 home country Assignment. #2 1 week Training #4 USA 11 weeks Assignment #1 home country Training #3 25 weeks Assignment #3 in future target department /Master Thesis Networking for the future Networking is one of the most important skills in an internationally oriented company like Siemens. The SCM Advanced Program will provide you with extensive opportunity to develop your personal Siemens network on a global scale. In your future position you will benefit from your contacts and relationships established during the various practical projects and trainings of the program. About Steinbeis The Steinbeis is based in Berlin,. The worldwide Steinbeis network encompasses more than 800 knowledge transfer centers, about 4,000 experts and cooperation with different universities around the world. The Steinbeis and Siemens have maintained a successful cooperation for years. Training #2 China 17 weeks Assignment #2 abroad 17 weeks Assignment #2 abroad 10 weeks Assignment #1 home country 1 week Training #5 Brazil 1 week Training #6 24 month program (ca. 60 days of attendance at school + 445 working days) degree in Business Studies or (Industrial) Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical) or a combined Engineering and Business Economics degree Extraordinary results in regular length of study Intercultural experience through study or internship in a foreign-speaking cultural area Excellent English skills Initial practical experience in the area of Supply Chain Management 8
The Siemens Graduate Program SCM Want to get ahead quickly? Then fast-track your success! The program and its concept The two-year program consists of three demanding work assignments within one of our Sectors, each lasting eight months. During this time, you ll gain deep insight into our company and the many tasks we perform on a daily basis to be prepared for a future leadership position. The program s highlight is no doubt the assignment abroad, which you ll be completing at one of our nearly 1,700 worldwide business locations. Individual planning of assignments At the start of the Siemens Graduate Program (SGP) we ll sit down with you and deine the general direction of your career path. The Siemens Graduate Program is essentially a working program ; with us, it s all about learning by doing. During your assignments, you ll be actively integrated into the day-to-day business, assuming full responsibility for the tasks assigned to you. One thing is certain: We will be supporting you throughout the entire program. Assignments at home and abroad You will be working in different functional areas during your rotations, such as Manufacturing, Logistics or Procurement, to mention just some of the possible functional areas. Mentoring A personal mentor will accompany you for the duration of the program. He or she will work with you to improve your skill sets, assist you in planning your assignments and advise you in career matters. Your mentor will also help you to answer difficult questions, establish the necessary contacts and generally offer assistance wherever needed. In return, we will be expecting you to take the initiative and to show us that you are making the most of your mentor-mentee relationship. Near the end of the SGP, your mentor and you will jointly assess your overall progress and then find a suitable position within the company, ensuring that your transition from the SGP to your target function is a smooth one. Your Siemens network It is important to us that you get to know your fellow SGP colleagues. You ll have plenty of opportunity to do so at annual conferences, through cooperations within cross- Sector sub teams and via the international alumni community. Each of the more than 1,800 alumni situated around the world represents a potential personal contact that s available to you from the very start. The program may last only two years, but the connections made here will last a lifetime. The annual SGP World Conference is one of the highlights of the SGP. Here, you ll have the chance to meet SGP participants from around the world as well as members of the Siemens management and Human Resources representatives. graduates with top academic credentials (Diploma, Master, PhD) in e.g.: Engineering, IT, Business or Natural Sciences You have already gained some international experience, either through study, an internship or simply by having lived abroad; furthermore, you ll also be expected to have expanded your skills and expertise by way of targeted practical experience Significant evidence of community services, volunteer or outreach program involvement Convincing and motivating personality, outstanding social and communication skills Leadership ability Excellent command of English Intercultural orientation Open for a broad range of challenging experiences 9 10
SCM Excellence Program You ve already achieved a lot, but you want more. The SCM Excellence Program targets outstanding leadership talent. It is a truly unique program, and is just what it appears to be an excellent opportunity for four handpicked top management candidates from around the world. Mentoring The program is the brainchild of Barbara Kux. Selected candidates have the unique chance to join a leading global engineering and technology services company. It is an exceptional, fast-track opportunity for a select few. Every candidate will be personally mentored by Barbara Kux. She will also be the final interview partner during the selection process. The chance of a lifetime The SCM Excellence Program is an unique and extraordinary opportunity for an elite group of outstanding international leadership talents. Candidates selected for the program will join Barbara Kux, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, in tackling top-level challenges. A program like no other The SCM Excellence Program lasts from 6 to 18 months. It is tailor-made for the respective participant and customized for his or her future target function. The candidates will have ample opportunity to demonstrate their leadership expertise in tackling the real-world challenges that the various Siemens Business Units are confronting. Candidates will be coached as well as participate in specially developed trainings and seminars. The program is ideally suited for networking as well as developing leadership skills on and off the job but always in the fast lane. Candidates must fulfill the following minimum requirements: Strong academic background and references Master s degree in an engineering-related field of study MBA or PhD from one of the leading international business schools Three to twelve years of work experience Successful professional background in Siemens-related industries Track record of leading larger teams and handling complex projects Extraordinary leadership qualities and vision for leading change Strong communication and interpersonal skills International experience of more than one year Fluent in English, preferably multilingual 11 12