Internship: Strategy & Operations Optimization

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Veghel; On-site; EUR 5,600 - 6,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance

Commuting allowance

On-site health center

Job summary

Vanderlande invites a Master student to an internship in Strategy & Operations Optimization in Veghel. You will map our global team, analyze topologies, and build optimization models to speed delivery within SAFe. A prototype dashboard will enable what-if scenarios, culminating in an actionable leadership report.

Required: hands-on Python, SQL, and data visualization with Power BI or Tableau; strong analytical thinking; English fluency; Dutch education enrolment and residency in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Python experience.
• SQL proficiency to extract data.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau to build dashboards.
• Strong analytical mindset for optimization and data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Map ecosystem by gathering data on global team competencies and SAFe sprint velocities.
• Analyze team topologies to evaluate bottlenecks in current structures and agile processes.
• Build optimization models (Constraints-Based Scheduling or Linear Programming) to simulate impact on delivery speed.
• Design a prototype dashboard for leadership to run 'what-if' simulations on team reorg and roadmap changes.
• Write a final actionable report with methods, findings, and practical recommendations.

Skills

Python

SQL

Power BI

Analytical mindset

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Job TitleInternship: Strategy & Operations OptimizationJob DescriptionAssignment type: InternshipStart date: Oktober 2026Assignment duration: 6 monthsLocation: VeghelEducation level: MasterDesired study: Business Analytics and Operations Research, Industrial Engineering and ManagementLanguage: EnglishDescription of assignmentOur Global Parcel team at Vanderlande develops highly complex, automated material handling systems. Right now, we face a multi-layered organizational puzzle: we are struggling with unpredictable system reliability during project handovers, the lack of a clear, unified program roadmap, and team topologies that may not be the most effective for our goals. Additionally, while we follow the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for alignment, it is currently not increasing our execution speed.Research question: “How can our department apply operations research, organizational data analytics, and capacity modeling to optimize our global team topologies, streamline SAFe processes for faster delivery speed, and build a reliable, prioritized project roadmap?”Department descriptionLinesorters is a Technology & R&D department within Vanderlande that develops innovative sortation solutions for parcel and distribution customers worldwide. With a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, and specialists, Linesorters combines technical expertise and customer focus to create reliable, flexible, and future-ready solutions that improve operational performance and efficiency.Tasks/responsibilitiesMap our ecosystem by gathering data on global team competencies, cross-border time zone handovers, SAFe sprint velocities, and system reliability metrics.Analyze team topologies to mathematically evaluate if our current organizational structures and agile processes are creating unnecessary bottlenecks.Build smart optimization models (using Constraints-Based Scheduling or Linear Programming) to simulate how changing team structures or roadmap priorities impacts delivery speed.Design a prototype tool or interactive dashboard that lets leadership simulate "what-if" scenarios regarding team reorganization, SAFe process adjustments, and roadmap changes.Write an actionable final report that explains your mathematical approach, your findings, and clear, practical recommendations for our global leadership team Your profileGood hands-on experience with PythonConfident using SQL to extract data and standard tools like Power BI or Tableau to build clean, easy-to-read dashboards.You have a strong analytical mindset and are passionate about solving complex operational challenges using optimization, simulation, and data-driven decision-makingA basic understanding of, or curiosity about, Agile frameworks (like SAFe) and how team structures impact corporate speed.Fluent in both written and spoken English.*Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The NetherlandsWhat we offerA monthly internship allowance (based on a 40-hour work week):Bachelor: €500 per monthMaster: €550 per monthFull commuting allowance, including public transport, depending on whether you have access to free public transport or notOn-site health center with gymActive employee communities and initiativesExcellent company restaurant and barista coffee barContactDo you recognize yourself in this challenging profile? Are you looking for an internship in our organization? Please fill out the application form and upload your resume and cover letter. For more information, contact us by e-mail: [e-mail].