Internship in Logistics and Customer CoE
About this position
Please apply only if you are currently living in the Netherlands and you are still a student or you have graduated maximum 3 months prior to the internship start date.
At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 50,000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth. đ
Do you dare to make an impact?
What you'll do
- Data Collection and Reporting: Collect and organize data related to logistics performance, such as transportation costs, delivery times, inventory levels, and warehouse throughput; Assist in the preparation of regular reports (weekly/monthly) on logistics performance and key performance indicators (KPIs); Use SQL, PBI, Python or other tools to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful insights
- Process Analysis: Assist in evaluating logistics processes for inefficiencies or potential improvements; Help track and analyze supply chain metrics (e.g., delivery accuracy, lead times, cost per mile); Support the team in identifying root causes of issues and suggest data-driven solutions
- Tool and System Support: Support the logistics team in using transportation management software (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; Assist in the development and maintenance of dashboards that track logistics performance
- Market and Competitive Research: Assist with market research on industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies that can improve logistics operations; Help prepare comparative analyses of logistics strategies within the industry
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, procurement, sales) to gather relevant data and improve supply chain processes; Work with logistics managers to identify data-driven solutions and opportunities for cost savings or efficiency improvements
- Project Support: Participate in logistics optimization projects, such as route planning, inventory management, and demand forecasting; Help develop and test models for predicting supply chain performance or identifying cost-saving opportunities
What makes you a good fit
- Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Power BI and data analytics (e.g., data visualization) and familiar with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R)
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is a plus
- Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights
- Communication: Ability to present findings clearly and concisely through reports or presentations
- Attention to Detail: Ability to manage large volumes of data and ensure accuracy in reporting
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, interacting with multiple departments and stakeholders
- Available for full-time internship starting April 1st 2025
OUR OFFER
- Opportunity to work in a multi-cultural dynamic environment
- An exciting and educational full-time internship in an international FMCG business
- Youâll be part of an international intern community
- Fun and educational events organized for the international (BeNeFrance) intern community, with opportunities to broaden your network
- 6 months internship (possibility to extend for 2 more months, max. 8 months in total)
- An internship allowance of 1000 EUR gross/ month and a 250 EUR travel allowance
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to gender, origin, culture, mindset, generation, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
Over Henkel
Voortbouwend op een sterke erfenis van meer dan 145 jaar, geven wij de toon aan om het leven elke dag opnieuw te verbeelden en te verbeteren. Vandaag en voor toekomstige generaties. Via onze innovatieve en duurzame merken en technologieën en via onze teams over de hele wereld. Henkel bekleedt leidende posities in zowel industriële als consumentenactiviteiten: Ons portfolio omvat bekende haarverzorgingsproducten, wasmiddelen, wasverzachters en kleefstoffen, dichtingsmiddelen en functionele coatings.