Intern – Logistics/Supply Chain Management - Import & Export

MSD; Haarlem; Hybrid; EUR 4,700 - 6,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sports facility on site

Internship allowance €500/month

Job summary

MSD in the Netherlands (Haarlem) offers an internship in Logistics/Supply Chain Management focusing on Import & Export. You will join a small CoE team, gain exposure to EU import/export rules, and contribute to daily shipment compliance and process improvement.

Ideal candidates are in their HBO or MSc, capable of independent teamwork, and fluent in English, with a 6–month+ commitment for 4–5 days a week. Hybrid work arrangement and supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing HBO or MSc in Logistics, Supply Chain, or International Business.
• Fluent in English with good written and verbal communication.
• Able to work independently within a team and handle regulatory concepts.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate and document transport and export docs for shipments into/out of EMEA.
• Provide import instructions for incoming shipments and coordinate with brokers for clearance.
• Serve as contact for sites, forwarders and outsourced ops on routine import/export issues.
• Support performance review meetings with LSPs and ensure procedure compliance.
• Coordinate routine import/export issues and escalate complex matters as needed.
• Ensure activities follow local laws; consult Trade Compliance when necessary.

Skills

Energetic & Curious

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Regulatory awareness

Fluent English

Education

HBO/MSc student in Logistics or Supply Chain

Job description

Intern – Logistics/Supply Chain Management - Import & Export

Job Description We are looking for a motivated third-year or fourth-year student HBO/(WO) level in Logistics or Supply Chain Management!

Do you want to know what it's like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry? We offer an internship opportunity within our Supply Chain department where you will have freedom and space for your own initiative.

Welcome to our team

The CoE Import / export team is part of the Regional Logistics department and has a key function in our supply chain organization. The CoE Import /Export has a front row seat in at what is happening in the world in terms of Import & Export across the EMEA region and beyond.

Our responsibility is that our goods are imported and exported effectively & compliantly to over 120 countries worldwide. The team in Netherlands consists of 3 people, all of whom have extensive knowledge and experience in supply chain management & trade compliance. The team works closely with other Regional Transportation, Global Trade Compliance, International Tax & Finance, and Planning & Logistics to ensure that our products reach all patients wherever they may be located.

Your internship assignment Research and Assist Import & Export projects. Understand EU import and export laws and regulations and how they apply to a global pharmaceutical company. Verify our processes & internal controls. Assist import and export staff with daily shipment compliance reviews. Providing a fresh perspective to the department by sharing your opinion. The tasks described form the basic package and will often be performed independently after a proper training and learning period. These tasks may be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks on your own initiative or at the request of the organization.

Your responsibilities

• Collect, validate and document transportation and export documentation for shipments into and out of EMEA.
• Provide import instructions for incoming shipments (e.g., NL) and coordinate with brokers for clearance.
• Serve as a contact for shipping sites, forwarders and outsourced ops for routine import/export issues and advice.
• Support performance review meetings with LSPs and participate in periodic checks to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Coordinate routine import/export issues (returns, customs queries) and elevate complex matters to the Specialist or regional Trade Compliance lead.
• Ensure import/export activities follow local laws and regulatory requirements; consult Trade Compliance where necessary.

What is required

• An HBO of MSc student working towards a BS/BA in Logistics, Supply Chain or International Business
• Energetic, curious and a communicator
• Excellent research and analytic skills
• Ability to work independently in a team environment
• Not afraid of Laws and Regulations
• You are fluent in English
• You are available for a period of minimal 6 months for 4-5 days a week

Interning at our company means working together with your team towards health in an international work environment. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts and learn from them.

We offer

• The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• An opportunity to showcase yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period
• A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative
• Good guidance from an experienced specialist
• Free sports facility at Haarlem site
• A gross monthly internship allowance of €500,- based on a 40-hour workweek NLINTERN

Compensation Information

• Required Skills: Analytical Problem Solving
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Clinical Research
• Commercial Policies
• Compliance Activities
• Consignment
• Customer Centricity
• Data Analytics
• Database Management
• Data Entry
• Data Visualization
• Document Management
• Export Import Documentation
• Export Logistics
• Export Process
• Health Economics
• Import Processes
• International Logistics
• Office Applications
• Process Improvements
• Project Management
• Reporting and Analysis
• Shipment Coordination
• Shipment Planning
• Shipping {+ 7 more}

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 11/14/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.