Intern – Data Science Transportation

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated HBO or Master student who is interested in Data Science! Do you want to know what its like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry We offer an internship opportunity within the field of Data Science for the transportation department where you will have the freedom and space for your own initiative.

Intern Data Science - Transportation

Welcome to our team

The Transportation department is an essential hub in our organization. This department is focused on ensuring that our products are moved efficiently safely and reliably from our suppliers to their destinations across several regions aligned with our service quality and cost expectations. Strategically the department aims to build a resilient highperforming distribution network that supports business growth strengthens supply continuity and drives continuous improvement across our endtoend logistics processes.

The team consists of four employees bringing together diverse nationalities backgrounds and professional experiences. This diversity is a key strength fostering an inclusive environment where different perspectives are valued and every team member feels welcomed respected and empowered to contribute.

The team works closely with other departments within the company as well as with suppliers to achieve these critical goals.

Your internship assignment

As an intern you will conduct a comprehensive assessment of current data sources across the Transportation organization. To consolidate structure and document scattered information to create a sustainable and cohesive data architecture.

Your responsibilities

Data Structuring & Governance

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current data sources across the Transportation organization;
• Consolidate structure and document scattered information to create a sustainable and cohesive data architecture;
• Develop and maintain a foundational data catalog including definitions ownership refresh cycles and quality checks;

Power BI Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare and transform data using Power BI and other standard tools.
• Build Power BI dashboards and analytical models that provide insights into transportation costs performance KPIs and process efficiency.
• Support the implementation of data visualization standards and reporting governance.

AIEnabled Operational Support

• Identify opportunities to leverage enterpriseapproved AI solutions to streamline daily activities (e.g. summarization SOP drafting exception insights).
• Assist in developing simple prototypes or workflows that demonstrate measurable productivity improvements;
• Document AI use cases and support adoption within the team;

Providing a fresh perspective to the department by sharing your opinion. The described tasks form the basic package and will often be performed independently after a proper training and learning period. These tasks may be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks on your own initiative or at the request of the organization.

What is required

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Supply Chain Management Data/Information Systems Engineering Business Analytics or a related field.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to transform unstructured information into clear logical outputs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI including Power Query and introductory DAX.
• Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal. Dutch would be a plus.
• Available for a period of a year (12 months) for 5 days per week.
• Located in or able to commute to Haarlem (hybrid work).

What we offer

Interning at our company means working together with your team towards health in an international work environment. As an intern you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts and learn from addition we offer:

The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry

An opportunity to showcase yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period

A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative

Good guidance from an experienced specialist

Free sports facility

A gross monthly internship allowance of 500- based on a 40-hour workweek

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