It's more than a job
In this role, you will manage, develop, and support the technology and operations infrastructure that powers Kuehne+Nagel’s global systems and operations. This contribution is vital to making both special and ordinary moments in the lives of people a reality. In fact, your work enables our teams to deliver fresh fruit, time-sensitive healthcare products and much more to people all around the world. Working at Kuehne+Nagel contributes to more than we imagine.
Kuehne+Nagel Global Road Logistics is seeking a Operational Excellence intern with strong business-focus and data-driven approach to solve some of the most complex logistics challenges. Do you want to collaborate with us in innovating and redefining the fundamentals of operating our worldwide network to make road logistics customer friendly and efficient? As Operational Excellence intern, you will be support driving the strategy and executing the roadmap of tools and platforms that we are developing. If getting great stuff done using data, processes and tools excites you, join us.
How you create impact
- Standardize and optimize the end-to-end operational and administrative procedures to enhance productivity
- Conduct and support continuous improvements projects in close collaboration with local, regional, or global management
- Assist in developing and integrating AI-driven solutions into business processes and collaborate with teams to design and test digital workflows
- Work with JSON data for parsing, validation, and transformation across applications
- Support API development and integration (REST, EDI, and other technologies)
What we would like you to bring
- Graduate degree in management, logistics, IT, or a related field
- Basic understanding of AI concepts (machine learning, automation, or data-driven decision-making)
- Experience with programming languages (Python, JavaScript, or Java)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) with fluency in English (additional languages, especially German and/or French, are an advantage)
- Interpersonal skills to manage variety of stakeholders in regions/countries/sites
- Analytical thinking, combined with capability of effective prioritization to deliver timelines
- Proven ability to complete projects and exceed results in an ambiguous work environment
What's in it for you
Conditions: performance-based remuneration and 30 days of vacation
Flexibility: flexible working hours for a good work-life balance
Health promotion: sports and wellness offerings, company supplementary health insurance, counseling services on topics such as work-life balance, location-specific activities
Equipment & working environment: laptop, parking facilities, good public transport connections, coffee and canteen.
Discounts: various discounts from numerous partners in the fashion, leisure, electronics, home furnishings, and other sectors.
Teamwork: collegial and meaningful collaboration in a large company, various team and company events.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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