Bachelor/Master Internship: Assessing and Improving the Accuracy of Budgeted vs. Actual Repair and Maintenance Costs

Bachelor/Master Internship: Assessing and Improving the Accuracy of Budgeted vs. Actual Repair and Maintenance Costs

Join us in analyzing the accuracy of budgeted versus actual claim costs for Repair and Maintenance contracts of New Generation DAF Trucks and contribute to creating actionable improvement plans

Functiebeschrijving

As an intern in the “Costing & Analysis” group, you will be responsible for assessing the accuracy of budgeted versus actual claim costs for the repair and maintenance contracts of New Generation DAF (NGD) Trucks and providing proposals for improvement.
Your main responsibilities will include:

• Accessing and cleaning claim data from the field for New Generation DAF Trucks.
• Analyzing the cleaned data to identify discrepancies between budgeted and actual costs.
• Assessing the overall total cost level, ramp-up effects, and individual component performance.
• Developing presentations to communicate your findings and recommendations.
• Collaborating with team members to translate insights into actionable improvement plans.
• Supporting the team in enhancing data-driven decision-making for various stakeholders.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of data analytics in the automotive industry. You will gain hands-on experience in performance monitoring and analysis while contributing to projects that have a direct impact on our dealer network and customer satisfaction. At DAF Trucks, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You will have the chance to work with experienced professionals who are passionate about data-driven decision-making and improving service delivery. This internship will not only enhance your technical skills but also provide you with valuable insights into the operations of a leading company in the trucking industry.

Jouw profiel

We are looking for an enthusiastic HBO student pursuing a degree in fields such as Data Analytics, Business Economics, or a related discipline. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Education: -Preferably- enrolled in a bachelor/master program related to Data Analytics, Business Economics, or a similar field.
• Experience: Experience in solving data-related problems, including data collection, cleaning, and analysis.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in data analysis and presentation software, such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
  • Programming skills in Python or similar languages for data manipulation and analysis.
  • Experience with data visualization techniques to present insights clearly and effectively.
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis methods to assess data accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Language Skills: Strong communication skills in English are required; proficiency in Dutch is a plus.

Afdeling

The “Costing & Analysis” group is part of the Aftersales department the Marketing and Sales at DAF Trucks N. V.. The department consists of a dedicated team of 15 professionals, including data analysts, data scientists, data engineers, and cost engineers. The mission of Costing & Analysis is to collaboratively translate business needs into actionable data insights by conducting proactive data (cost) analyses, generating reports, and developing models. This empowers data-driven decision-making for our customers, dealers, and the DAF business, ultimately aimed at maximizing vehicle uptime and optimizing Repair and Maintenance (R&M) costs.

Wij bieden

• 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,- Bachelor and € 450,- Master 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.

Contact

evy.jacobs@daftrucks.com