Intern Data Science
We are looking for a highly motivated Data Science Intern to support our Digital End-to-End (E2E) team within Global Supply Chain & R&D. In this role, you will contribute to advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and data-driven decision-making across our manufacturing, R&D, procurement, planning, and logistics processes. You will help turn complex datasets into actionable insights that improve efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across our global operations.
What we ask
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or similar
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
- Foundational understanding of machine learning, statistics, and analytical techniques
- Ability to manipulate and analyze complex datasets
- Basic proficiency in SQL
- Strong communication and storytelling abilities
- Curiosity to understand supply chain and R&D processes and ability to connect data with business logic
- Availability for a minimum 5-6 month internship
What we offer
- A unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects across Global Supply Chain & R&D
- Hands-on experience in developing and deploying data science solutions end-to-end
- Close collaboration with experts in data engineering, data science, and digital transformation
- A learning-oriented, supportive environment with mentorship and continuous feedback
- Access to internal learning sessions, training, datasets, and advanced tools
- Internship compensation aligned with market standards
- A potential pathway to full-time roles in Data Science, Digital, or Advanced Analytics teams
Vacancy description
As a Data Science Intern in the Digital E2E team, you will contribute to the digital transformation of our supply chain and R&D operations. Your responsibilities include:
- Exploring and preparing datasets from manufacturing, R&D, procurement, planning, and logistics domains
- Building predictive and statistical models to support efficiency improvements, scenario planning, recommendation engines and decision-making models
- Contributing to dashboards and automated reporting for global stakeholders
- Running exploratory data analyses to uncover patterns, bottlenecks, and opportunities
- Helping improve existing analytical pipelines and recommend process enhancements
- Presenting insights and outcomes to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Collaborating with various teams to ensure your solutions align with real business needs
You will gain practical exposure to end-to-end digital initiatives that shape how our global supply chain and R&D functions operate.
Team Details
See all colleagues on LinkedInFor thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.
We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.
You will join the Digital End-to-End (E2E) team, a global, cross-functional unit driving digital innovation across supply chain and R&D. The team includes:
- Data Scientists working on predictive modeling, optimization, and analytics use cases
- Data Engineers managing pipelines, data platforms, and cloud infrastructure
- Analytics Translators who bridge business challenges with analytical solutions
- Business stakeholders across manufacturing, procurement, planning, logistics, and R&D
Our team values collaboration, and encourages scientific curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement. You will have a dedicated mentor and will play an active role in impactful digital transformation projects.