Internship: Digitalization of subcontracting management: from black-box to real-time visibility

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Veghel; On-site; EUR 6,100 - 7,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship stipend €550/month

Commuting allowance

On-site health center

Employee communities

Restaurant & coffee bar

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries GmbH in Veghel is seeking a Master-level intern to join Global Category Management and address real-time supplier visibility gaps through data-driven digitalization. You will build Power Platform solutions and a centralized data integration approach to improve supplier collaboration and operational insight.

The internship spans 6 months starting February 2027, includes a structured project to enable proactive capacity planning, and offers exposure to an international,

Qualifications

• Master's level education in a relevant field (e.g., Supply chain management, industrial engineering, IT).
• Strong data analysis and validation capabilities required.
• Power Platform proficiency is mandatory.
• Procurement and inventory knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Inventory Data Collection & Validation to establish a single reliable baseline.
• Visibility Improvement through Digitalization with Power Apps and centralized data integrations.
• Advance Planning & Demand Forecasting using validated consumption data for proactive capacity planning.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Inventory management

Data analysis

Power Platform

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Power Platform

Job description

Assignment type: Internship

Start date: February 2027

Assignment duration: 6 months

Location: Veghel

Education level: Master

Desired study: Supply chain management, industrial engineering, mathematics or IT

Language: Dutch / English

Description of assignment

How can Vanderlande gain real-time visibility into the shop floors and inventory of external subcontractors? Currently, our mechanical subcontractors operate entirely outside our ERP ecosystem. Managing their own production, inventory, quality, and scheduling through disconnected systems, spreadsheets, or paper-based processes leaves their operational data invisible to us. Because we only receive periodic, manually compiled reports that are often delayed, decisions regarding supplier allocation and risk mitigation are based on guesswork rather than data.

During this internship, you will help bridge this structural visibility gap. You will investigate, build, and optimize digital solutions- such as Power Platform applications and centralized data integrations to transform mechanical subcontractor management into a data-driven process. Your research and solutions will enable proactive capacity planning, early shortage detection, and seamless collaboration with our supply chain partners. The key research question is:

'How can Vanderlande establish real-time operational visibility and advanced planning capabilities across external mechanical subcontractors through process digitalization and smart data solutions?'

Department description

You will join Global Category Management, the department where spending meets strategy. We own the full procurement lifecycle: dissecting spend data, mapping supply markets, segmenting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing risks across every mechanical and electrical category. Category Managers operate at the strategic core of Vanderlande, connecting Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive innovation, cost savings, and on-time delivery. You will work in an international, data-driven environment with a direct impact on our global supply chain performance.

Tasks/responsibilities

• Supplier Inventory Data Collection & Validation Systematically collect and validate supplier inventory data - on-hand stock, consumption rates, and replenishment cycles - to establish a single, reliable baseline
• Visibility Improvement through Digitalization Build a centralized database with a Power App-driven digital process, enabling suppliers to self-maintain records, update on-hand stock, and log consumption in real time - replacing manual, periodic reporting with live visibility
• Advance Planning & Demand Forecasting Leverage validated consumption data to drive proactive capacity and demand planning with key suppliers, enabling earlier visibility into potential shortages and smoother allocation

Your profile

• Knowledge in procurement & inventory management is preferred
• Strong data analysis and validation capabilities are essential
• Having a proficiency in power platform is mandatory
• A basic level of project- and stakeholder management is preferred
• A strong problem-solving approach to handle messy and incomplete supplier data is crucial for success

What we offer

• A monthly internship allowance (based on a 40-hour work week): €550 per month for a master student
• Full commuting allowance, including public transport, depending on whether you have access to free public transport or not
• On-site health center with gym
• Active employee communities and initiatives
• Excellent company restaurant and barista coffee bar