Materials Management Intern: Optimize Inventory & Ops

Philips; Best; On-site; EUR 5,600 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing compensation

Travel compensation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Philips in Best, Netherlands, offers an internship in Operational Material Management (non-thesis). Start date as soon as possible, duration 6-12 months, with a 40h-per-week presence (minimum 32h) and location in Best (3x per week).

You will join the Material Management team to ensure efficient material inflow into the factory, monitor inventory, and support upstream processes while collaborating with NPI, manufacturing, logistics, service, and transportation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
• Good understanding of ERP systems and material flow.
• Strong communication, collaborative attitude, and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and maintain focus on operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support material inflow and inventory monitoring activities.
• Gather information on issues, identify gaps, and propose corrective actions.
• Assist with Daily Management operating rhythms and weekly KPI reporting.
• Analyze data and trends to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Philips in Best, Netherlands, offers an internship in Operational Material Management (non-thesis). Start date as soon as possible, duration 6-12 months, with a 40h-per-week presence (minimum 32h) and location in Best (3x per week).

You will join the Material Management team to ensure efficient material inflow into the factory, monitor inventory, and support upstream processes while collaborating with NPI, manufacturing, logistics, service, and transportation.