Internship- Supply Chain AI, Data & Process Improvement

Pharming Group; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 10,044 - 14,508; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Hands-on experience

Job summary

Pharming Group in Leiden is seeking an Intern – Supply Chain AI, Data & Process Improvement to support the Global Commercial Supply Chain (GCSC). You will help accelerate practical AI adoption, improve data quality and reporting processes, and create tools and documentation that enable smarter collaboration across the organization.

This internship offers hands-on experience with real business challenges, working as a junior analyst on AI, data, dashboards, and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Experience with Excel for data analysis and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Convert PDF-based operational data into structured Excel datasets.
• Clean and standardize supply-chain data.
• Create pivot tables and reporting packs to support KPI development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

AI interest

Excel expertise

Large datasets

Communication skills

Process documentation

Curious & proactive

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Internship – Supply Chain AI, Data & Process Improvement (24 Weeks)

Location: Leiden

Flexible / Hybrid

Duration: 24‑week internship (full‑time)

About The Role

Are you passionate about AI, data analytics, process improvement, and digital transformation? Do you enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights and finding smarter ways of working? We are looking for an ambitious Intern – Supply Chain AI, Data & Process Improvement to support our Global Commercial Supply Chain (GCSC) team. In this role, you will help accelerate practical AI adoption, improve data quality and reporting processes, and create lasting tools and documentation that enable more efficient collaboration across the organization. This is not a traditional administrative internship. You will act as a junior analyst, working on real business challenges with visible impact across supply‑chain operations. Within the broader GCSC department, you will work with and report to the Systems team.

What You Will Be Working On

AI & ChatGPT Enablement

• Identify and collect AI use cases across the GCSC organization.
• Develop practical standards for safe and effective ChatGPT usage.
• Create a reusable prompt library and onboarding materials.
• Support the development of AI agents and project‑based workflows for operational teams.
• Help drive AI adoption and digital productivity improvements.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Convert PDF‑based operational data into structured Excel datasets.
• Clean, standardize, and validate supply‑chain datasets.
• Create pivot tables and reporting packs.
• Support KPI development through data preparation and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting and dashboard capabilities.

Process Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Map repetitive manual tasks and existing manual trackers.
• Assess automation opportunities based on impact and effort.
• Develop business cases for process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Recommend practical solutions to increase team efficiency.

Process Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Interview team members and stakeholders.
• Document current ways of working, collaboration flows, and ownership structures.
• Update customer, vendor, contact, and meeting matrices.
• Create clear process maps and onboarding documentation.

Meeting & Collaboration Excellence

• Improve meeting structures, templates, and action‑tracking processes.
• Develop AI‑supported agenda and minutes templates.
• Help standardize collaboration practices across the team.

Your profile

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Information Management or a related field.

Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation.
• Experience with Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, data preparation).
• Comfortable working with large datasets.
• Strong communication and interviewing skills.
• Ability to document processes clearly and accurately.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or other AI tools.
• Basic knowledge of Power BI.
• Understanding of supply‑chain processes.
• Experience with process mapping or continuous improvement methodologies.

What You Will Gain

• Hands‑on experience driving AI adoption in a global supply‑chain environment.
• Exposure to real‑world supply‑chain data, reporting, and operational processes.
• Opportunity to work directly with business stakeholders and process owners.
• Experience in digital transformation, automation, and continuous improvement.
• A portfolio of deliverables with measurable business impact.
• A chance to leave a lasting footprint through tools and standards that continue to be used after your internship.