Category Intern

Exciting Internship Opportunity in Category Development at Kraft Heinz

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Bachelor or Master student who is interested in making a difference in Category Development at Kraft Heinz! The Category team is at the heart of our commercial activities and sets out and implements effective category management for our brands. This includes drafting commercial strategies, identifying brand and category opportunities, and regular sparring sessions with the marketing, sales, finance, procurement, and other commercial teams.

The Positions

Every internship at Kraft Heinz Netherlands offers unique opportunities to develop new knowledge and skills, gain real business experience, get exposure to senior leadership, and attend tailored trainings. As an intern you will take ownership of projects and work closely with the business on day-to-day challenges.

Depending on your profile, experience, and interests, you will be supporting one of the following teams in Amsterdam:

• Taste Elevation
• Meals
• Drinks & Brunch

If you have a preference, please let us know and this will be respected as much as possible.

Responsibilities and tasks throughout the various roles can include:

• Lead the promo plan alignment in collaboration with our colleagues from Sales and RGM
• Track performance of our products to support our Retailer and Channel Strategy
• Perform weekly market share and performance analyses
• Provide the Trade Category Manager with relevant insights
• Support the Category team in sell-out forecasting process
• Carry out ad-hoc analyses to benefit from new opportunities

Job requirements

• You are enrolled at a European university during at least 50% of the duration of the internship.
• You are nearing the end of your bachelor's degree or pursuing your master’s degree.
• You have good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken. DUTCH IS A PRE!
• You have experience with data analysis.
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• NOTE: EU working rights are required (Either you have EU Citizenship, or you are studying in the Netherlands).

Professional Attributes

• Communication Skills: At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to take care of all kinds of different stakeholders.
• Ability to Simplify: You are a problem solver and your ability to provide simple solutions dealing with complex challenges will be highly appreciated.
• Commercial Sense: You like to win. You’re always seeking for opportunities to expand your business and create more savings, while over delivering your targets.
• Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm: You’re curious, positive and enthusiastic. People know you as the driver of the team.
• Strong organizational skills: Time management has no secrets for you. You’re organized, structured and have a strong attention to detail. You always have an overview of all the results. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.

What we offer you:

• Start date: February/March 2026
• Duration: 6 months
• Allowance: 625 euro per month (40hrs, 5 days) & full reimbursement of travel expenses

Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment (including online).

Hybrid Policy:

Kraft Heinz has recently transitioned to a hybrid way of working, which means that we work 60% of the week in the office and have the right to work 40% from home.

Hear from our people

“Kraft Heinz doesn’t just talk about their values, they live it every day.”

Traci Senior Customer Sales Manager

Be ambitious. Aim high. Lead like the owner of our business. Realize your passions and purpose, here at Kraft Heinz.

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