Operations & Process Improvement Internship

Are you looking for a challenging internship where you can help shape the future of operational processes through automation? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of business, technology and continuous improvement? At Cefetra Rotterdam, we have an exciting internship opportunity available for an enthusiastic and digitally minded student who wants to make a real impact.

Who are we?
Cefetra Group consists of several trading companies operating in the agricultural sector and the food ingredients industry, including leading brands in the ingredients market. Together, we employ approximately 800 people across 39 offices in 17 countries worldwide. We work closely together to provide our customers with the best possible service. In partnership with our suppliers, we develop strong supply chains and create value by sourcing raw materials and supplying them to the international food, animal nutrition and energy industries. Watch our corporate video here.

The assignment
As an Operations & Process Improvement Intern, you will become part of the Operations team and play an active role in one of our key digital transformation projects.

Our operations department is currently implementing a new automated order entry process. Where orders are currently entered manually, we are working towards a future state in which automates large parts of the process. Your role will be to support and accelerate this transition.

You will act as the linking pin between the Operations team and our internal development team. You will work closely with planners, operational colleagues and developers to ensure the new process works effectively in practice.

During your internship, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Operations team in the current order entry process;

• Testing newly developed AI-driven order entry functionalities;

• Identifying improvement opportunities and operational requirements;

• Documenting findings and providing structured feedback to the development team;

• Coordinating user acceptance testing and validating outcomes;

• Monitoring process performance and data quality;

• Helping drive the transition from manual activities towards automation;

• Acting as a bridge between business users and developers.

• This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Operations, process optimization, AI applications and change management within an international trading environment.

Who are you?
You are curious, analytical and excited about how new technologies can improve business processes. You enjoy working with people, taking ownership and translating operational needs into practical improvements. Ideally, you bring the following:

• You are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Data Analytics, Business IT or a related field;

• You have a strong affinity with digitalization, automation and AI;

• You enjoy analyzing processes and identifying improvement opportunities;

• You are comfortable working with data and digital tools;

• You have strong communication skills and can easily interact with different stakeholders;

• You are proactive, structured and able to work independently;

• You have a good command of both Dutch and English. 

What we offer
A unique opportunity to gain experience within a fast-growing international organization. Autonomy and responsibility are central to our company culture. We offer:

• A challenging 3- to 4-month internship for 20 to 40 hours per week;

• Guidance from both the Operations Manager and the internal development team;

• Plenty of room to learn, contribute and take ownership;

• An internship allowance of €525 per month based on full-time employment;

• Participation in Young Cefetra activities;

• A beautiful office in the center of Rotterdam with views of the Maas and the Erasmus Bridge.

If this sounds like you?
Interested in an interview? Please apply below and we will contact you a.s.a.p. Or contact Jur Lemmers our Talent Acquisition Partner via +31 6 2520 3984 or Lemmers@cefetra.nl. He will be happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process.

Recruitment, consulting other temp/secondment agency?
We appreciate the interest, but we seek all our candidates directly. We understand that you would like to present your candidates to our interesting positions, but this is not how we have structured our recruitment process. This means that all unsolicited profiles offered will be treated as direct applications to our vacancies.