Supply Chain Management Internship: Transport Materials Roadmap

Supply Chain Management Internship: Transport Materials Roadmap

Introduction

The current packaging processes at ASML require significant improvements. The ownership of packaging responsibilities is scattered across various departments, leading to inefficiencies and a lack of accountability. Additionally, the existing packaging methods generate a considerable amount of waste, presenting an opportunity for both waste and cost reduction. There is a clear need for a more streamlined and sustainable approach to packaging that can enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Your assignment

During this internship, you will support the development of a transport materials roadmap aimed at defining new processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency. This includes clarifying ownership of packaging within ASML and demonstrating the impact of packaging on various processes.

Your key responsibilities during this assignment:

• Research and analysis: You will conduct a thorough analysis of current transport materials and methods used by ASML and identify potential areas for improvement in terms of cost, sustainability, and efficiency.

• Process definition: You will collaborate with the engineering and logistics teams to define new processes for transport materials and will develop strategies to reduce waste and improve efficiency in packaging and transportation.

• Ownership and Impact: You will clarify the ownership of packaging within ASML and its impact on different processes. You will work with various departments to ensure clear communication and understanding of packaging responsibilities.

• Data Analytics: You will utilize strong data analytics skills to connect the dots and identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Additionally, you will analyze the data to support decision-making and process optimization.

Your profile

To be a perfect match for this internship, you:

• Are an HBO/bachelor or master student with an educational background in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering;
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Are proficient in data analytics and have the ability to connect the dots
• Have excellent collaboration and communication skills;
• Are open-minded and able to work effectively with diverse teams.

This is a HBO/bachelor graduation project or a master apprentice internship for minimum 5 months, 4 days per week (50% on-site attendance). The start date of the internship is September 2025.

Other requirements you need to meet:

• You are enrolled at an educational institute for the entire duration of the internship;
• Attach your cover letter with a clear motivation why you are interested in this internship assignment in particular;
• You need to be located in the Netherlands to be perform your internship. In case you’re currently living/studying outside of the Netherlands, your CV/motivation letter includes the willingness to relocate.
• If you are a non-EU citizen, studying in the Netherlands, your university is willing to sign the documents relevant for doing an internship (i.e., Nuffic agreement).

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

About Us

ASML is a leading supplier of lithography equipment, used by the world’s top chipmakers to print microchips that are increasingly powerful, fast and energy efficient. Working at ASML is inspiring, no matter what field you're in. That’s because we push the boundaries of technology: if it’s moving the world forward, chances are, we’re behind it. In fact, we’re probably a part of the electronic device you’re using right now.

We’re a global team of more than 32,000 people from 122 different nationalities and counting. Headquartered in Europe’s top tech hub, the Brainport Eindhoven region in the Netherlands, our operations are spread across Europe, Asia and the US.