Supply Chain Quality Intern - February 2027

Hunter-Douglas---Talent-Programs; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 6,200 - 8,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Monthly €650 allowance

Job summary

Hunter Douglas is offering a Supply Chain Quality Intern position in Rotterdam, Netherlands, starting February 2027 for an internship of at least six months. You will support quality improvement initiatives across EMEA, partnering with manufacturing sites and commercial teams.

You will analyse customer claims, help implement a common quality governance routine, and develop dashboards and simple digital tools to make quality data transparent, enabling faster improvements across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Currently studying Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or Quality Management.
• Interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data.
• Interest in AI-powered tools and vibe coding.
• Clear communication and teamwork across international teams.
• Willing to work independently and take initiative.
• Experience with data analytics or Lean Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer claims and quality data to identify trends.
• Support implementation of quality management routines across EMEA.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions with Quality Managers.
• Utilize quality tools such as 8D, root cause analysis and 5 Whys.
• Develop dashboards and digital tools to simplify quality reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive data analysis.
• Prioritize improvement projects by impact and cost.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve quality.
• Document best practices and support rollout of standardized processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Collaborative

Education

Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

Tools

OpenAI Codex

Visual Studio

Job description

Supply Chain Quality Intern - February 2027

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Duration: Internship (minimum 6 months)

About Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas is the global market leader in window coverings and architectural products. With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and collaboration, we are committed to delivering high-quality solutions while continuously improving how we work across our global supply chain.

The Role

Are you interested in improving product quality, solving operational challenges and using data to drive improvements across an international supply chain?

As our Supply Chain Quality Intern, you will support quality improvement initiatives across Hunter Douglas EMEA, working with manufacturing sites and commercial teams.

You will help identify recurring quality issues, analyse customer claims and support structured problem-solving and corrective actions. You will also contribute to developing digital tools that make quality performance more transparent and help our teams identify improvement opportunities faster.

Your work will help reduce customer complaints, prevent recurring defects and improve operational efficiency across our supply chain.

You will collaborate with colleagues from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Operations and IT across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

During your internship, you will:

• Analyse customer claims and quality performance data to identify trends, recurring defects and improvement opportunities.
• Support the implementation of a common quality management and governance routine across EMEA manufacturing sites.
• Work with local Quality Managers to investigate issues and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
• Support structured problem-solving using quality tools such as 8D, root cause analysis and 5 Whys.
• Monitor quality KPIs, improvement progress and the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Help develop user-friendly dashboards and digital tools that simplify quality analysis and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive data analysis and improve decision-making.
• Support the prioritization of improvement projects based on customer impact, defect frequency and financial exposure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve quality throughout the supply chain.
• Document best practices, create user guides and support the rollout of standardized processes across sites

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who:

• Is currently studying Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Quality Management or a related field.
• Has an interest in manufacturing, supply chain operations and continuous improvement.
• Has good analytical and problem-solving skills and enjoys working with data.
• Is interested in AI-powered tools and vibe coding, with the curiosity to build simple applications using platforms such as OpenAI Codex or Visual Studio.
• Communicates clearly and enjoys collaborating with international teams.
• Can work independently, take initiative and follow through on tasks.
• Is curious about digitalization, process automation and how technology can improve business performance.

Experience with data analytics, Lean Six Sigma or quality management tools would be an advantage but not required.

What You Will Gain

• Quality Management Toolkit: Gain hands-on experience with different problem-solving tools, root cause analysis, Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Data Analytics Expertise: Develop practical skills in Business Intellegence, data modelling, KPI analysis and data-driven decision-making.
• AI & Digital Skills: Gain access to AI tools such as Codex, and develop hands-on experience in vibe coding, building applications and automating business processes.
• End-to-End Supply Chain Exposure: Understand quality challenges across suppliers, manufacturing, assembly and customer-facing operations.
• Real Business Impact: Work on improvement projects with measurable financial and operational benefits, collaborating with international teams across EMEA.

Wha t We Offer

• Hands-on experience in aglobal supply chain environment
• Exposure tostrategic projects and senior stakeholders
• Opportunity to contribute toinnovation and AI-driven initiatives
• A collaborative and international work culture
• Monthly allowance of €650

This is a hybrid position, requiring an on site presence at our Rotterdam office for 4 days per week.

Do you have the right to work in The Netherlands, without requirement for sponsorship?