Bachelor / Master internship: Logistics student (Supply Chain Engineer)
This position is ideal for a logistics student who wants to gain practical experience in supply chain engineering, develop analytical capabilities, and understand how logistics decisions are made in a complex industrial environment.
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Location Eindhoven
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Organisation Unit Internships Eindhoven
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Fulltime Fulltime
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Education level Bachelor
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Contract type Internship contract
Job description
As a Logistics Student within Supply Chain Engineering, you will support the optimization of logistics and supply chain processes through data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience working with real operational data, ERP systems, and international logistics flows.
This role is designed to provide practical exposure to supply chain decision-making, purchasing processes, and logistics optimization in a dynamic and international environment.
Key responsibilities
- Support the analysis of logistics data from ERP and other systems to identify improvement opportunities
- Assist in identifying bottlenecks and proposing practical solutions for supply chain optimization
- Contribute to ongoing improvement projects related to inbound and outbound logistics flows
Your profile
We are looking for an intern that is:
- Currently studying (Bachelor or Master) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Has a strong analytical mindset and interest in data-driven decision-making
- Proficiency in Excel; PowerPoint knowledge is a plus
- Familiarity with ERP systems or data tools is an advantage
- Proactive, independent, and eager to learn
- Good communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus)
Department
The Non-Product Related Purchasing (NPRP) department consists of 14 employees and is responsible for sourcing all goods and services that are not directly incorporated into the final product. The department covers a broad range of purchasing categories, including Logistics & Supply Chain Engineering, Marketing & Sales, IT, HR, Facility Services, Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), and Capital Investments.
This position is part of the Purchasing Unit Capital Investments, MRO, and Logistics. This team consists of 7 employees and focuses on the strategic management of these key purchasing categories.
We offer
- A view behind the scenes at a large international corporation;
- You will get a lot of freedom and responsibility. We are open to your initiatives and depending on the assignment you see your results back in the workplace;
- An experienced coach and supervisor who can teach you a lot and is willing to help you with your assignment;
- After your graduation, you will have the opportunity to start your career at DAF;
- An internship wage of € 375,- gross (Bachelor) and € 450,- (Master) gross per month on full-time base
- A travel allowance, if you don’t have a student travel product (provided by the Dutch government);
- A housing allowance, if you temporarily rent a room near DAF.
Would you like to know more about the experiences of other students? Here you can read stories of our former interns.