Demand planning intern

Job Description

Demand Planning internship at Kraft Heinz

We have an outstanding learning opportunity for an enthusiastic Master student who is interested in making a difference in Supply Chain and Logistics! You will be joining the Eastern Europe team, responsible for 20+ fast-growing emerging countries, and working with a vibrant, international team of young professionals representing more than 25 nationalities.

In Kraft Heinz you’ll be the owner of your ideas and of your career. We offer an upbeat and innovative work environment. Besides from your daily tasks, you are motivated to speak up and generate new insights. We appreciate a new perspective!

Our team consists of creative problem solvers, and high performers worldwide. We stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we redefine the food industry with daring thinking and outstanding results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: Join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration

We're not afraid to think differently! Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success – which we apply to every situation, every day.

As part of our team, we want to help you grow and achieve success. You are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

The position

Every internship at Kraft Heinz Netherlands offers unique learning opportunities to develop new knowledge and skills, gain real business experience, get exposure to senior leadership and attend personalized trainings. As an intern in the demand planning and customer collaboration team for Eastern Europe markets, you will own a small part of the portfolio to familiarize yourself with operations and processes, understand planning with different stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Supply and Distributors) and collaborative efforts for consensus volume commitment. You will be part of day-to-day activities and report that feed planning and drive decision-making. You will also support the Demand Planning team in continuous improvement projects to enhance our capabilities and impact on our business.

Tasks will include:

• Handle day to day request from your distributors, in collaboration with customer service and supply planners.

• Generate and improve middle/long term forecast.

• Manage a project to reduce our supply chain losses by improving our supply chain losses analysis and tracking.

• Optimization of processes.

• Update of KPIs for the whole demand planning team.

Qualifications:

Job requirements:

• EU/ EEA Students: you need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for at least 50% of the internship period.

• Non – EU student: you need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for the whole duration of the internship period.

• You are in your final year bachelor or in master’s degree.

• Engineering / Supply Chain / Computer Science / Econometrics / Mathematics.

• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• NOTE: EU working rights are required (Either you have an EU Citizenship, or you are studying in the Netherlands).

Professional Attributes:

• Computer proficiency: We spend lots of time on Excel. You need either good Excel knowledge or a willingness to learn. PowerQuery and AI prompting skills are a plus.

• Analytical: We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.

• Eagerness to learn about Supply Chain & Logistics in an international, fast-moving environment.

• Communication Skills: At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.

• High pressure: You don’t get easily stressed by pressure; a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.

• Team player: Self-motivated, flexible and a team player who likes to work with people within a multicultural environment.

Recruitment process:

• CV selection based on hard requirements such as EU working rights.

• Online Pymetrics game assessment

• Online Screening interview via Microsoft Teams

• Online Hiring Manager interview

• Amazing internship opportunity that can kickstart your career!

Note: The recruitment process can take up to 4/6 weeks in total

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What we offer you

Program start date: January 2026.

Duration: 6 months.

Allowance: 625 euro per month (40hrs, 5 days) & full reimbursement of travel expenses.

Location: Amsterdam.

This is a hybrid position (3 days at the office), you will need to be based in the Netherlands for the entire duration of the internship.

Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment (including online). As a Kraft Heinz intern, you’ll be the owner of your own projects and especially of your own career. We provide the playing field; you change the game. Are you up for the challenge?

Contact:

If you have any questions regarding these positions or the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us at:

YoungTalentProgramNL@kraftheinz.com

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes

Location(s)

Amsterdam

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.