Logistics Intern

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 supply chain, transport analytics and turning complex data into practical business improvements?

Join Hunter Douglas as our Logistics Intern and work on a real EMEA logistics project. You will analyse transport activity across selected European operations, build reliable performance data and identify opportunities to improve service and reduce freight costs.

This is not an internship where you simply observe. You will work with operational data, develop transport KPIs and help build business cases that can contribute directly to our FY27 logistics improvement roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• During your internship, you will:

  • Build and validate a historical shipment database for Mermet EU and Hunter Douglas Scandinavia
  • Analyse transport activity, freight spend and service performance
  • Define and calculate KPIs covering freight cost, shipment consolidation, carrier performance and additional transport costs
  • Identify key cost and service drivers across lanes, carriers, customers and shipment frequency
  • Quantify practical improvement and savings opportunities
  • Develop clear, data-backed business cases
  • Help create an FY27 transport improvement roadmap with priorities, expected impact and recommended next steps
  • Present your findings to logistics leaders and other stakeholders across EMEA

• • Coordinate the monthly Supply Chain newsletter and drive improvements 

• • Work with the Supply Chain Data Scientist on AI initiatives to enhance internal communication

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing an HBO, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or a related field 

• Eligible for an internship through your university 

• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills

• Confidence working with large or incomplete datasets

• A good understanding of Excel and data analysis

• An interest in transport operations, logistics performance and process improvement

• The ability to translate analysis into clear business recommendations

• A structured, proactive and independent way of working

• Strong communication skills and professional fluency in English

• Experience with SQL, data modelling or visualization tools is an advantage

• Fluency in English (Dutch is a big plus)

What You Bring

• Strong analytical and quantitative thinking 

• Ability to work with data and derive meaningful insights 

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with diverse teams 

• Ability to prioritize, manage tasks, and meet deadlines 

• Structured and detail-oriented approach

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in a global supply chain environment 

• Exposure to strategic projects and senior stakeholders 

• Opportunity to contribute to innovation and AI-driven initiatives 

• A collaborative and international work culture
• Travel compensation
• Monthly allowance of €650

Apply now!