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

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Veghel; Vor Ort; EUR 5.800 - 6.500; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Monthly internship allowance €550

Full commuting allowance

On-site health center

Active employee communities

Company restaurant and barista coffee

Zusammenfassung

Vanderlande Industries B.V. in Veghel offers an internship focused on digitalizing subcontracting management to achieve real-time visibility of external supplier data.

You will explore and build Power Platform solutions and centralized data integrations to replace manual reporting with live, data-driven processes. The role emphasizes proactive planning, demand forecasting, and close collaboration with Global Category Management in an international setting.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge in procurement & inventory management preferred.
• Strong data analysis and validation capabilities essential.
• Proficiency in Power Platform mandatory.
• Basic project and stakeholder management preferred.
• Strong problem-solving ability for messy supplier data.

Aufgaben

• Supplier Inventory Data Collection & Validation: systematically collect and validate supplier inventory data to establish a baseline.
• Visibility Improvement through Digitalization: build a centralized database with a Power App–driven process for real-time updates by suppliers.
• Advance Planning & Demand Forecasting: use validated data to drive proactive capacity and demand planning with suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Power Platform

Data analysis

Procurement & inventory management

Project management

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Master's degree

Tools

Power Apps

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title 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

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

Company overview

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.