Supply Chain Internship – Product Availability

Location: Veghel (hybrid partly at the office partly from home)
Education level: Bachelors or masters student
Internship type: Working internship
Internship allowance: 800 900 per 4 weeks
Start date: January / February 2026
Language requirement: Fluent in English (spoken and written); Dutch is a plus

Ever wondered how Mars keeps store shelves stocked with your favourite chocolate from Halloween to Christmas As a Supply Chain Intern Product Availability at Mars youll help make it happen.

About Mars

At Mars weve been building brands that people and pets love for over a century. As a family-owned business we operate in more than 180 countries worldwide with iconic brands such as M&MS SNICKERS TWIX PEDIGREE WHISKAS SHEBA and ROYAL CANIN.

What makes Mars different Our culture. We believe that growth starts with our people. Thats why youll get the freedom to develop yourself share your ideas and take real responsibility from day one.

About the Internship

Youll join the Product Availability Team supporting the Benelux and International Travel Retail (ITR) markets. This small dynamic team of young professionals ensures that our customers and consumers always find the products they love right where they expect them. This internship is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supply chain operations. Youll learn how short-term (012 week) planning really works and play an active role in ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly every single day.

What Youll Do

As a full member of the team youll contribute to both day-to-day operations and long-term improvement projects.

Operational tasks:

• Monitor stock levels and track daily product availability against customer orders

• Support inventory management by checking stock projections with our external logistics partners (3PLs)

• Help prepare for Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) meetings

• Assist with seasonal product (re)launches from Halloween to Easter campaigns

• Work with production planners and sales teams to prevent or resolve out-of-stock situations

Project-based work:

• Take the lead on a small-scale Continuous Improvement project improving our reporting tools workflows or communication methods

• Bring your own ideas to the table we value fresh perspectives and encourage initiative

By the end of your internship youll have gained experience in supply chain planning project management and cross-functional collaboration while sharpening your analytical and problem-solving skills.

Who Were Looking For

Youre a motivated hands-on student with a keen interest in how supply chains operate in a global FMCG company. You like to take initiative work with others and see your ideas come to life.

You are:

• Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in supply chain management Logistics Business Administration or a related field and remaining enrolled for the duration of the internship

• Analytical proactive and eager to learn

• Comfortable working both independently and in a team

• Skilled in Microsoft Excel; Power BI knowledge is a plus

• Fluent in English (Dutch is an advantage)

• Available for at least 4 days per week for 6 months

What You Can Expect from Mars

• A challenging and versatile internship in an international environment

• The opportunity to grow both professionally and personally supported by an experienced and approachable team

• A competitive internship allowance (800900 per 4 weeks) and travel and home-working compensation

• Guidance and mentorship from experienced supply chain professionals

• And of course unlimited access to our chocolate at the office

Want to see how your work can make a real difference in getting everyones favourite treats on shelves Join us and kick-start your career in supply chain.

Interested Apply via our website. For questions about this internship please contact us at