Supply Chain & Operations - Thesis internship
Accenture
On-site
Internship / No experience required
0 - 1 years of experience
Full Time
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Responsibilities
Internship details:
Period 4 – 6 months
Hours per week 32 - 40
Location ITO office, Amsterdam
Start date September/October (flexible)
Interested? Please apply with your CV, Cover letter and grade lists (high school, bachelor, master)
The work
Are you fascinated by the impact that today’s global supply chains have on every consumer and company in the world? During this Supply Chain internship, you will get the chance to bring the digital possibilities to transform our clients’ operations into customer centric supply chains while writing your thesis!
Team Supply Chain & Operations is a crucial part of the Strategy & Consulting practice. The team plays a vital role in reimagining and transforming tomorrow's supply chains and operations of the Fortune 500 companies in The Netherlands and around the world. We design and run resilient, autonomous and circular supply chains to create a positive impact for business, society and the planet.
Daily tasks As a Supply Chain Intern, you will get the chance to experience working as a consultant within Accenture, learn about the projects we do and see the impact we’re making for our clients. Through interactions with our colleagues, you'll learn about their personal experiences, immerse yourself in our company culture, and participate in exciting company events.
Research As a master’s thesis intern, you will embark on research projects focused on cutting-edge technologies and topics that are currently top of mind for supply chain executives. You will receive guidance and coaching from our experienced consultants, while benefiting from our vast industry and client experience. Potential research topics include leveraging (generative) AI in Supply Chain Planning, future looking resiliency assessments, near-shoring impact on Supply chain design, Generative AI on Supply Chain Management, or other technologies influencing Sustainable Supply Chains. A specific topic will be co-created based on input by industry leaders and academic relevance, and suggestions based on your interests are highly welcomed.
Within all our internships, we offer you the opportunity to develop, learn, orient, build relationships and gain insights into what it’s like to work as a consultant. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your work as well as your academical needs and are happy to help you navigate in the beginning of your career. Therefore, within our recruiting process, we are highly interested in your motivations and academical interest.
Who we are - Strategy & Consulting
In today’s world, business leaders want to reinvent rapidly and confidently to increase resilience, mitigate risk, and grow with sustainable value. That’s where Accenture Strategy & Consulting comes in. We bring together strategic visionaries, industry experts, practitioners from across every enterprise function, business intelligence professionals, change specialists, data and AI authorities, and many other specialized skills to co-create each client’s unique path to reinvention. You will be a trusted partner to business leaders, working with a diverse team of experts to deliver successful tech-enabled transformation and new kinds of value for your clients. Join our global network of people using the latest assets, platforms, and partnerships to help bring ideas to life.
Strategy & Consulting is one of six services that make up one Accenture – the others are Operations, Technology, Song, Industry X & Security.
Here’s what you’ll need
You are currently a master's student enrolled at a Dutch university for the full length of your internship, preferably in the field of Supply Chain, Transportation, Engineering or Logistics (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Transport, Infrastructure and Logistics)
You are a proactive, driven person who wants to grow
Excellent communication skills (Dutch and English)
You have an affinity with data analytics and related technologies
Bonus points if you have
You have done additional curricular activities such as a board year or internship
You have experience with Lean Six Sigma, Process mining, Business Process Management, Planning and fulfillment or Operations / Manufacturing excellence
High grades (average > 7.5) during high school / Bachelor / Master's degree
Relevant experience from previous part-time jobs or internships is also a plus
What’s in it for you?
Accenture is a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers, and to support them as an employer, we make five promises:
Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust.
Embrace a sustainable growth mindset.
Live a human-led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people.
Lead and transform our clients with technology.
Connect with our global network of 700.000 colleagues.
These promises are reflected through our excellent employee benefits, including:
Career guidance facilitated by your individual appointed People Lead.
You will receive internship allowance and a laptop.
Social activities like Friday Drinks, sport events and parties
Unique chance to experience the real-life job of a consultant Accenture from the inside.
Membership of our Internship Community which will give you the chance to attend lunch lectures, classroom workshops and build your network within Accenture.
What we believe
Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more equitable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed in everything we do and for everyone we work with.
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About Accenture
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