Supply Chain & Operations - Thesis internship

Internship details:

• Period 4 – 6 months

• Start date Flexible

“I had a great and learning experience at Accenture, an experience I would recommend to everyone. It was rewarding to see my research at Accenture contribute in a relevant and useful way!” Niels former SC&O intern (feb-jul '25).

“From day one I felt really welcomed by the team, and the support I received throughout my internship made the whole experience both enjoyable and rewarding. I appreciated the open atmosphere and how approachable everyone was.” Maxwell former SC&O intern (feb-aug '25).

The work

Are you fascinated by the impact that today’s global supply chains have on every consumer and company in the world? During this Supply Chain internship, you will get the chance to bring the digital possibilities to transform our clients’ operations into customer centric supply chains while writing your thesis!

• Team Supply Chain & Operations is a crucial part of the Strategy & Consulting practice. The team plays a vital role in reimagining and transforming tomorrow's supply chains and operations of the Fortune 500 companies in The Netherlands and around the world. We design and run resilient, autonomous and circular supply chains to create a positive impact for business, society and the planet.

• Daily tasks As a Supply Chain Intern, you will get the chance to experience working as a consultant within Accenture, learn about the projects we do and see the impact we’re making for our clients. Through interactions with our colleagues, you'll learn about their personal experiences, immerse yourself in our company culture, and participate in exciting company events.

• Research As a master’s thesis intern, you will embark on research projects focused on cutting-edge technologies and topics that are currently top of mind for supply chain executives. You will receive guidance and coaching from our experienced consultants, while benefiting from our vast industry and client experience. Potential research topics include leveraging (generative) AI in Supply Chain Planning, future looking resiliency assessments, near-shoring impact on Supply chain design, Generative AI on Supply Chain Management, or other technologies influencing Sustainable Supply Chains. A specific topic will be co-created based on input by industry leaders and academic relevance, and suggestions based on your interests are highly welcomed.

Within all our internships, we offer you the opportunity to develop, learn, orient, build relationships and gain insights into what it’s like to work as a consultant. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your work as well as your academical needs and are happy to help you navigate in the beginning of your career. Therefore, within our recruiting process, we are highly interested in your motivations and academical interest.

Who we are - Strategy & Consulting

In today’s world, business leaders want to reinvent rapidly and confidently to increase resilience, mitigate risk, and grow with sustainable value. That’s where Accenture Strategy & Consulting comes in. We bring together strategic visionaries, industry experts, practitioners from across every enterprise function, business intelligence professionals, change specialists, data and AI authorities, and many other specialized skills to co-create each client’s unique path to reinvention. You will be a trusted partner to business leaders, working with a diverse team of experts to deliver successful tech-enabled transformation and new kinds of value for your clients. Join our global network of people using the latest assets, platforms, and partnerships to help bring ideas to life.

Strategy & Consulting is one of six services that make up one Accenture – the others are Operations, Technology, Song, Industry X & Security.