Global Supply Chain Management - Intern

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Santen is offering a Global Supply Chain Management Intern position in Amsterdam for 8-9 months starting April 2026, onsite with a hybrid arrangement. You will join the Office of the VP Global Supply Chain to gain executive exposure while rotating through core SCM functions and owning one or two Signature Projects, with findings presented to senior leaders. Ideal candidates are Master’s students in business, engineering, or related fields who combine strong analytics with storytelling and stakeholder communication. Apply with a CV and tailored cover letter; you must hold an EU passport or NL work permit and reside in the Netherlands, relocation not possible. Highlight leadership potential and cross-functional impact.

Company Description

As a global specialized company dedicated to ophthalmology, Santen carries out research, development, marketing, and sales of pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products, and medical devices that benefit patients in over 60 countries. Santen’s long-term vision is to become a social innovator in ophthalmology and address social and economic issues related to eye health by strategically exploring advancing technologies and collaborating with key leaders around the world. Underpinned by its people-centric values, Santen aims to ultimately deliver happiness with vision – a life with the best vision experience for every individual around the world. With scientific knowledge and organizational capabilities nurtured over 130 years, Santen provides products and services to contribute to the well-being of patients, their loved ones and consequently to society.

Santen is in an exciting phase of growth with a market leading portfolio of products in glaucoma and dry eye treatment – areas in which our portfolio serves every stage and type of disease. We are also growing our range in eye infections, allergies, and devices for vision correction and glaucoma surgery.

This is an exciting time for us and we want exceptional people to be a part of it. More than just a part of it – we want your talent to drive our growth and grow with us. Because it’s our people that make our vision a reality; it’s their passion, creativity and expertise that makes a difference to patients’ lives, every day.

If you’re motivated by new opportunities, if you’re ready for new challenges, and if you believe in doing business responsibly and staying true to your values, you may be the perfect candidate for a role at Santen.

https://www.santen.eu/careers

Job Description

Are you a driven Master’s student with an interest in global supply chains and leadership?

Join the Office of the VP Global Supply Chain and gain a combination of executive‑level exposure and hands‑on operational experience.  This internship is designed to provide insight into how global supply chains are led, coordinated, and continuously improved — combining strategic portfolio work with short, focused operational rotations across core SCM functions.

About the Role

As Global Supply Chain Management Intern, you will work directly with the VP Global Supply Chain, supporting executive initiatives, communications, and performance insights while developing a practical understanding of how global and local supply chains actually run.  The role combines structured exposure to senior leadership decision‑making with defined project ownership and measured operational immersion.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Support & Initiative Management

• Maintain and administer the VP Global Supply Chain Initiative Stack — a curated set of strategic initiatives requiring executive attention, coordination, and follow‑through.
• Draft, refine, and format executive‑ready documents, decks, and briefs.
• Support alignment across senior stakeholders through clear communication assets and lightweight tracking tools.

2. Analytics, Dashboards & Performance Insights

• Consolidate and interpret monthly SCM performance data from multiple global dashboards.
• Prepare concise executive summaries to ensure emerging risks, trends, and cross‑network themes receive timely VP visibility.
• Provide interpretation and framing of insights (without KPI ownership).

3. Signature Project Ownership

• Own one to two Signature Projects during the internship (e.g., digital capability assessments, process simplification pilots, or focused analytical deep dives).
• Present findings and recommendations directly to the VP Global Supply Chain and relevant leadership teams, with clear attribution and ownership.

4. Operational Exposure (Rotational Element)

• Complete short rotations (2–4 weeks) within selected SCM functions, such as planning, logistics, manufacturing interface, or customer operations.
• Support small‑scale, actionable improvements defined by host managers.
• Feed operational insights back into VP‑level summaries and initiative discussions.

What the Intern Gains

• A clear understanding of modern global supply chain leadership
• First‑hand experience in executive‑level initiative management
• Practical grounding in day‑to‑day global supply chain operations
• Ownership of one or more Signature Projects
• A refined sense of professional standards and leadership expectations

Qualifications

Education

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in business, supply chain, engineering, economics, data science, or a related field.
• Strong academic foundation and international exposure preferred (e.g., IB Diploma top‑quartile performance or equivalent).

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional written communication and storytelling skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize insights for senior audiences.
• Comfortable engaging with senior leaders in a fast‑paced, global organization.
• Proactive, structured, and curious across both strategic and operational topics.
• High cultural fluency and professional maturity.

Additional Information

How to Apply:

To proceed with your application, please submit the following documents:

• CV and cover-letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the internship.
• You must have a valid EU passport or a work permit that allows you to undertake an internship in the Netherlands. Candidates must already reside in the Netherlands. Relocation is not possible for this internship. 

Please note that in order to be considered for an internship, you need to be registered as a student during the entire internship period. Formal documentation may be requested at any time.

• Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
• Start Date: April 2026
• Duration: 8-9 months
• Full Time: 5 days per week (40hrs) or Part time: 4 days per week (32hrs)
• Flexible hybrid work style. Work in the office 1-2 times per week.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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If you require any kind of accommodation during our recruitment process, please let the recruiter from our team know.