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

StudentJob; Veghel; On-site; EUR 5,200 - 7,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site health center

Bedrijfsrestaurant

Reiskostenvergoeding

Job summary

Vanderlande zoekt een student voor een stage Digitalisering van onderaannemersbeheer in Veghel. Doel is van een black-box naar real-time zichtbaarheid te gaan via digitale oplossingen zoals Power Platform en centrale data-integraties.

Stage van 6 maanden start februari 2027 met een bruto maandelijks stagebedrag van €550; locatie is ter plaatse, met toegang tot bedrijfsfaciliteiten en restaurant.

Qualifications

• Master-niveau vereist in een relevante discipline.
• Sterke data-analyse en validatie-vaardigheden noodzakelijk.
• Vereiste Power Platform-vaardigheden.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Inventory Data Collection & Validation: verzamel en valideer voorraadgegevens bij leveranciers.
• Visibility Improvement through Digitalization: bouw een gecentraliseerde database met een Power App-proces.
• Advance Planning & Demand Forecasting: gebruik gevalideerde verbruiksdata voor proactieve capaciteit- en vraagplanning.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Education

Master

Tools

Power Platform

Job description

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

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

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

Salarisomschrijving

In overeenstemming

Vaardigheden

• Je beheerst Engels

Opleiding

HBO