Strategy & Operations Optimization Intern — Global

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Veghel; On-site; EUR 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Master internship stipend

Commuting allowance

On-site health center

Company restaurant & cafe

Gym access

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries GmbH invites a Master student to join the Global Parcel team in Veghel for a 6-month internship starting October 2026. The project focuses on applying operations research and analytics to optimize team topologies, SAFe processes, and project roadmaps.

The role requires Python proficiency, SQL data extraction, and dashboarding with Power BI or Tableau, with fluent English. Enrolment in Dutch education and residency in the Netherlands are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant fields (Business Analytics and Operations Research, Industrial Engineering and Management).
• Strong analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Map ecosystem by gathering data on global team competencies, time zone handovers, SAFe sprint velocities, and system reliability metrics.
• Analyze team topologies to evaluate if current structures and agile processes create bottlenecks.
• Build optimization models (Constraints-Based Scheduling/LP) to simulate impact on delivery speed.
• Design a prototype tool or dashboard to simulate 'what-if' scenarios for team reorganization, SAFe adjustments, and roadmap changes.
• Write an actionable final report with recommendations for leadership.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Vanderlande Industries GmbH invites a Master student to join the Global Parcel team in Veghel for a 6-month internship starting October 2026. The project focuses on applying operations research and analytics to optimize team topologies, SAFe processes, and project roadmaps.

The role requires Python proficiency, SQL data extraction, and dashboarding with Power BI or Tableau, with fluent English. Enrolment in Dutch education and residency in the Netherlands are mandatory.