Internship - SC&O

Internship details:   Period   4 – 6 months   Hours per week  32   –   40     Location   ITO office, Amsterdam   Office presence   required :   3 days in the week   Start date   September   (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 transforming the supply chains and operations of Fortune 500 companies in the Netherlands and around the world into future-ready, resilient, autonomous, and circular networks. We work across all aspects of the supply chain — from planning and fulfillment to sourcing, procurement, and manufacturing — helping clients solve complex business challenges through strategy development, process optimization, sustainable logistics solutions, and digital capabilities, while creating 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,   Autonomous sourcing ,   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   welcome d .     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   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.   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,   Sourcing & Procurement,   Transportation, Engineering or Logistics   or in   Management /Business administration (with   strong interest or courses in Supply chain & Operations/ Sourcing & Procurement)   You are a proactive, driven person who wants to grow   Eager to get to know Accenture as an   organization   Excellent communication skills ( Dutch and English)   High grades (average > 7.5) during high school / Bachelor /   Master's   degree   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   Relevant experience from   previous   part-time jobs   or internships   is also a plus   If   you’re   excited about this   internship   but your experience   doesn’t   perfectly align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique skills, perspectives, and potential matter to us, and   we’d   love to hear from you.   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   in   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 C