Internship - Change & Communication GSC

HEINEKEN is looking for you!

Every day we work with pride on our great products that you have certainly had in your hand at a party, during a work meeting or at home on the couch. HEINEKEN is much more than just beer. What about brands like Cristal Clear, Royal Club, Heineken 0.0, Amstel Radler and Birra Moretti. We actively work to create a pleasant work environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities. Your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of our organization.

The internship

• You will be the Change & Communications support for the reshape of the Continuous Improvement Program (TPM) of HEINEKEN Supply Chain across the globe;
• You will be working closely with the TPM team, functional leaders in the global head office and an external Change&Comms Agency;
• You help set up and roll out of the Change & Communication Plan for the Continuous Improvement Program (TPM) of HEINEKEN Supply Chain;
• For this you standardize the communication materials that come from the different pillars and departments to guard consistency and clarity in messaging from the change program;
• The presentations you create will be used by the global leaders in workshops and webinars. You will help adapt materials to the occasion;
• You help in the creation of communications toolkits for leaders to get the message across to their teams and to realize the necessary behavioral changes needed to apply TPM correctly;
• Your communications deliverables inspire, involve and engage the Supply Chain community to embrace and implement the changes and aim of the TPM Program.

During your internship you will get the opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as a company, also outside your department. We give you the trust and freedom, so you can work like a real entrepreneur. We like to bring the outside world inside and therefore we embrace new, fresh ideas with enthusiasm. Of course always with the guidance that is right for you.

The department

The Global TPM department is responsible for the continuous improvement program (TPM Program) within HEINEKEN Supply Chain. A program that runs across all logistics and production operations to and involves people of all the layers in the organization, meaning from shop floor to Supply Chain Leadership Teams in the different locations across the world. Currently we are reshaping and simplifying the program to bring back the focus on elimination of waste & losses to improve the performance across the E2E supply chain. The plan is to launch the renewed TPM program in May and June this year and you can be part of this transition by supporting the change & communication plan and roll out in the HEINEKEN world.

The terms of employment

• Your starting date is 1 March 2023 (asap)
• The internship is fulltime (in consultation also 4 days a week possible)
• The duration of the internship is 5 or 6 months (in consultation with your internship supervisor)
• It is a practice-oriented internship
• You will be based in Schiphol
• You will receive an internship fee of €500 (wo & hbo)
• You will enjoy 2 vacation days per month (based on fulltime)
• If you do not have a student OV product, your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed

The start of your internship

Together with a diverse group of interns from different departments you will start your internship at HEINEKEN. Together you will be introduced to the organization. Furthermore, you can organize fun activities with your fellow interns.

The unique you!

• You love the challenge of creating and delivering messages that inspire, engage and stick;
• You combine a creative mind and a structured approach to help us deliver our message to the different layers in our organization;
• You’re open to learn and design a mix of communication documents and channels to get people to embrace our ambition.

We believe that everyone has unique talents and are therefore looking for you!

• HBO or WO education
• Passion for communication with an affinity for supply chain and/or production
• Curious and flexible

Conditions of HEINEKEN

1. You are enrolled at an educational institution. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution. In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
2. Physical presence at the location of your internship. We believe that you learn most when you can work directly with your colleagues. It is therefore not possible to work completely remote and HEINEKEN does not facilitate housing.

The company

HEINEKEN has been a market leader for more than 150 years. We have a family history and Dutch heritage that we are proud of. This pride is reflected in our entrepreneurship and we take it with us in everything we do and where we go. We are brand builders and the indispensable link between the breweries and the perfect beer in people's homes or on the terrace.

Together we stand for our core values: passion for quality, enjoying life and respect for people and the environment. We always advocate responsible alcohol consumption, feel closely connected to Dutch society and local communities, and constantly strive to improve our impact on the planet.

Embracing and celebrating diversity is at the heart of the purpose of HEINEKEN to "brew the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world." We believe that people as diverse as our brews - including and not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, social background, disability and thinking style - enrich our lives and strengthen our business. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, as we advocate for a culture of belonging that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.