Intern Strategy & Operations (Work Placement)

31-38.75 hours per week | Utrecht | Hybrid | € 600,- internship allowance | Bachelor's/Master's degree | 6-12 months

Your progress starts at Berenschot

Are you curious about how companies and organizations in Dutch industry are structured? Do you want to contribute to the improvement and renewal of leading companies? Do you want to contribute to complex issues, develop smart insights, and translate them into strategic solutions with a team of consultants? Then this internship at Berenschot is for you.

In this work placement, you will help solve strategic and operational issues for clients in industry: you will examine their biggest challenges in strategic positioning, product and market choices, process optimization, and digitalization.

What you will do

You will work on various assignments for clients in industry and the broader business world, such as developing a new strategy, mapping out a market or sector, improving operational processes, implementing technological innovations, and organizing transformations for growth and performance improvement. By 'industry,' we mean, among others, the manufacturing industry, defense industry, food processing industry, and high-tech industry.

You will work in a flat organization that is always open to new and innovative ideas, where you will be given a lot of freedom to learn and to contribute your ideas.

Examples of projects you will help with:

• Facilitating strategic workshops to realign the organization's strategy.

• Conducting market research for a service partner in marine engines.

• Improving the quality and lead time of the production process at an automotive parts manufacturer by applying Lean Six Sigma.

• Optimizing production processes using data from a producer of personal care products.

• Achieving company-wide performance improvement and cost savings at an offshore organization.

In addition, you will help write proposals and create pitch decks for new assignments and further develop our services. It is possible to conduct an internship research project parallel to your period at Berenschot, as long as there is sufficient time available to assist with client assignments and develop in those areas.

Quote

‘At Berenschot, you often determine for yourself what you want to learn, and as an intern, you immediately contribute to real projects with our clients.’ — Nick Fierloos, junior consultant (former intern)

Where you will end up

Berenschot is an independent and autonomous Dutch organization consultancy firm in Utrecht, where over 500 driven colleagues work on sustainable solutions for our clients' issues. We contribute to progress in organizations and society with our advice and solutions. Our organization has a flat structure without partners, giving you influence over the projects you undertake. We always strive for surprising and innovative solutions, which makes us unique. With an open and informal culture, collaboration between different disciplines, and a lot of freedom and responsibility from day one, you will have the opportunity to discover what is important to you, where your strengths lie, and in what you want to develop.

These are your direct colleagues

You will work in the Strategy & Operations team, part of the Transformation of Organizations advisory group. The team consists of seventeen smart and enthusiastic advisors who work in various sectors. They combine their knowledge of the market, strategy, and operational business processes to create sharp analyses and advice. The team is characterized by a strong collegial bond where hard work, teamwork, getting the best out of yourself and each other, impact, and having fun go hand in hand. With smart and driven Berenschotters around you, you will work together on solutions that truly matter.

What you bring

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel)

• has a feel for reporting and visual presentation of information

• has basic knowledge of strategy, organizational structures, and business processes

• has a passion for innovation, is eager to learn, and works well in a team

• is proactive and takes on assignments independently

• speaks and writes Dutch excellently

• preferably is available for 12 months, but at least 6 months with us.

Previous work experience is not necessary, but can be a plus. To be eligible for an internship at Berenschot, you must be enrolled at a university educational institution for the entire internship period.

What we offer you

At Berenschot, we offer a unique work environment without shareholders or partners, which gives us the freedom to innovate and where not only economic profit but also social profit is a guiding principle. We have an informal culture, short communication lines, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

In addition, we offer:

• a market-conform internship allowance of € 600,- per month (on a full-time basis)

• the opportunity to participate in training sessions within the internship plus program

• a laptop

• flexible working arrangements, including from home

• guidance from two advisors in the field of strategy and operations

• a stimulating and educational work environment that allows for personal input

• the opportunity to build a network within Berenschot and with companies

• the possibility to transition into the Berenschot traineeship
  

Internship Plus Program

In addition to your internship, you can participate in Berenschot's Internship Plus Program: a training program of approximately 3.5 months offering training in consulting knowledge, skills, and personal development. This requires an average of one half-day per two weeks. You can read more about the program via this link. Everything about our Internship Plus Program | Berenschot

Apply immediately

Does this internship appeal to you? Don't wait any longer and apply! Contact Oumnia Makrani via WhatsApp (06 13 33 87 70) or by email () for information about the procedure. Oumnia is available on Fridays. Do you have an urgent question? Then email .

Do you have substantive questions about this vacancy? Colleague Jelle van Pijkeren will gladly answer all your questions. Contact Jelle via WhatsApp (06 82 39 55 98) or by email ().

In your motivation letter, don't forget to mention the period for which you are seeking an internship and how many hours per week you are available. This will allow us to assess your application as well as possible.

This is what the application process looks like

After your application, you will receive a response within one working week. If there is a positive first impression, we will invite you for an introduction with fellow consultants and your future manager. If that aligns well, you will receive a concrete offer.

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