Logistics Intern

Proto Labs; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 5,400 - 8,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid work arrangements

Dog friendly office

Lunch provided in the office

Wellness support (OpenUp)

Job summary

Protolabs in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, is seeking a Logistics Intern to support our Logistics team while studying in a Dutch/EU university program. This full-time internship offers a hands-on experience in internal logistics improvements, carrier coordination, and cross-team collaboration.

You will work on root-cause analysis and help design scalable logistics networks across our global supplier and customer network, with flexible hybrid working arrangements and a supportive learning

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a Dutch/EU university student in 3rd/4th year (HBO/Bachelors/Master).
• Fluent English (native or professional).
• Data analytics and problem-solving with Excel/SQL.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist logistics improvement projects.
• Resolve shipping delays and customs challenges.
• Coordinate with carriers (e.g., DHL, UPS) to manage issues.
• Perform root cause analysis to improve operations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Quality, Sourcing to deliver best service.
• Help design a scalable logistics network across suppliers and customers.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound of orders at the in-house warehouse.

Skills

Fluent English

Excel

SQL

Problem solving

Data analytics

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Dutch/EU university student (3rd/4th year) HBO/Bachelors/Master

Tools

Excel

Job description

Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

We are looking for a full-time Logistics Intern to work in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and support the needs of our Logistics team.

Sound good? Keep reading!

What you'll do:

• Assist the team in identifying and working on internal logistics improvement projects
• Find the best and fastest way to resolve everyday logistics challenges, such as shipping delays and customs
• Directly work with carriers (e.g., DHL, UPS) to manage issues
• Do root cause analysis to continuously improve our logistics operations
• Work with other teams (such as Sales, Quality, Sourcing) to make sure we can deliver the best service to our customers
• Help design a scalable logistics network across our global network of suppliers and customers
• Coordinate the inbound/outbound of orders at our in-house warehouse which consists of tracking, scanning, receiving, weighing, measuring, opening, inspecting, removing paperwork, repacking, relabelling, and shipping out using various couriers

What it takes:

• You are enrolled at a Dutch/EU university [OR: Dutch/ EU educational institution] as 3rd/4th year student for, a HBO, Bachelors or Master’s degree
• You are native/fluent in English
• You are an exploratory learner
• You have problem-solving skills and data analytics skills (Excel, SQL, etc)You use your confidence and communication skills to get the information you need from internal stakeholders
• You are excited about gaining hands-on experience
• A "can-do" mindset and willingness to jump into action
• Strong communication skills to manage multiple stakeholders
• Attention to detail and data-driven mindset
• Ability to multitask and rapidly prioritize your responsibilities

Why Protolabs?

• Paid internship €600 gross per month
• Part of our journey is clearly down to our amazing team, and we strongly believe in giving people a space to truly, authentically be themselves. We also believe that treating our employees well and sprinkling a great place to work with some nice perks can make work a little sweeter.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements! (we try to accommodate where it’s possible, so feel free to ask us more about this)
• Wellness and well-being with access to OpenUp psychologists
• Dog friendly office
• Daily Lunch and snacks are provided in the office; it's a moment for our teams to connect and recharge. Shared meals strengthen our bonds and fuel collaboration.
• We offer great opportunities for learning and development, including access to external educational events & trainings, access to our inhouse LEARN platform with diverse courses, training, and workshops, and various opportunities for you to develop your skills.
• Regular team events & socials