HBO Internship/Graduation Assignment – Consumables Optimization

The Assignment:

Consumables such as pallets, boxes, and other materials play a crucial role in operations. However, the current processes for ordering and consumption vary, leading to inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and potential operational challenges.

What You’ll Be Doing:

The goal of this assignment is to analyze, align, and standardize the ordering and consumption methods for consumables, aiming for a one-fits-all process that enhances efficiency and consistency across the organization.

• Process Analysis: Review existing ordering and consumption processes for different consumables.
• Gap Identification: Identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and process variations.
• Best Practice Definition: Research industry standards and internal best practices.
• Process Alignment: Develop a standardized approach that can be applied to all consumables.
• Implementation Strategy: Define a roadmap for rolling out the new process, including stakeholder alignment and change management.

Expected Outcome:

A streamlined, unified ordering and consumption process that improves operational efficiency, reduces complexity, and ensures consistency across all consumable categories.

Who We Are:

Marel is a global leader in advanced processing systems for the poultry, meat, and fish industries. With 7,500 employees in over 30 countries, we work towards sustainable and efficient food processing. We offer you the opportunity to explore your ideas, grow, and make a meaningful contribution to our organization.

What We Offer:

• A monthly internship allowance of €400, based on a 40-hour week.
• A travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Flexibility to work partly from home (in consultation).
• All necessary resources to get started, including a quality work laptop.
• Two vacation days per month!

Who Are You?

• You are a 3rd year industrial engineer/business engineer.
• You are a team player, who works well in multi-disciplinary teams.
• You have strong communication skills.
• Result-driven approach.

Excited?

Do you see yourself joining Marel and contributing to the future of the food industry? Send your details to Michael Cheung at michael.cheung@marel.com. We look forward to working with you! 😊