Graduation Internship: Vehicle Placement and Demand-Driven Depot Routing (Logistics)

TL;DR

Graduation Intern (Data Analytics): Researching and designing a data-driven approach to estimate vehicle demand using online customer interest signals to optimize depot routing with an accent on customer intent indicators and operational efficiency. Focus on designing a POC, developing a decision-support prototype, and validating routing decisions to reduce transportation costs.

Location: Veghel, Netherlands

Company

An international family-owned company specializing in the commercial vehicle industry, providing services in trade, parts, logistics, and digital platforms.

What you will do

• Analyze current vehicle intake, publication, and depot routing processes to identify optimization points.
• Identify and measure demand signals and customer intent indicators such as page views, click behavior, and leads.
• Design and develop a Proof of Concept (POC) and prototype for estimating demand for incoming vehicles.
• Create a dashboard or decision-support model to improve depot allocation decisions.
• Validate the proposed approach using historical data, experiments, or simulated scenarios.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an HBO or WO program, specifically in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• Strong interest in digital products, customer behavior, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to work independently while actively collaborating with stakeholders.
• Good communication skills in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a passionate, entrepreneurial family business environment.
• Engagement in a real-world business challenge with direct impact on logistics costs.
• International work environment with over 1,000 colleagues.
• Focus on teamwork and continuous improvement for the customer.