Master Internship: Competitive Transport Lead Time Optimization
nvestigating how PACCAR Parts can achieve the fastest and most competitive parts delivery network in Europe through logistics optimization, competitor benchmarking, and strategic network development
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Location Eindhoven (NL)
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Organisation Unit PACCAR Parts Europe
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Fulltime Fulltime
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Education level Master
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Contract type Internship contract
Job description
The Transport Department is part of PACCAR Parts After Sales Operations and is responsible for managing global transportation activities. A team of 12 professionals centrally coordinates all transport operations from Eindhoven, with one clear objective: delivering parts to DAF dealers as quickly and efficiently as possible.
To maintain and strengthen our competitive position, we continuously seek opportunities to improve our logistics network, transportation processes, and customer service levels across Europe.
Your Assignment
As a Transport Optimization Intern, you will analyze and benchmark DAF's parts delivery performance against competitors across Europe. Your objective is to identify the fastest achievable delivery lead times from our warehouses to DAF dealers and determine how we can outperform competing aftermarket networks.
You will investigate current transportation and warehouse operations, analyze competitor capabilities, and identify opportunities to improve service levels. No solution is off the table: from optimizing existing warehouse and transport operations to evaluating new distribution center locations and network configurations.
Key tasks
- Analyze current delivery lead times from PACCAR Parts warehouses to DAF dealers across Europe.
- Research and benchmark competitor aftermarket logistics networks and delivery performance.
- Identify regional differences in service levels and uncover areas where DAF can gain a competitive advantage.
- Map transportation "hotspots" and "black spots" by country and region.
- Evaluate opportunities to improve lead times.
- Perform data-driven analyses to determine the potential impact of proposed improvements.
- Develop a prioritized roadmap of recommendations based on business value and feasibility.
- Collaborate closely with Transport Operations, Marketing, and Sales teams to understand customer expectations and competitive positioning
Your profile
- Masters degree preferably in logistics & Supply Chain
- Good communication skills in English
Department
PACCAR Parts Europe (PPE) is a PACCAR division operating in a dynamic and challenging international environment. PPE is responsible for the sales and distribution of spare parts to more than 1,000 DAF dealers worldwide. PPE has employees in all major European markets and operates PACCAR Distribution Centers (PDCs) in the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, Germany and Hungary.
The European Transport Team, part of the Logistics Innovation and Operations Support department, supports Parts operations by delivering efficient, fast, and reliable transport solutions. The team consists of experienced transport professionals who are committed to excellent customer service through innovation, digitalization, advanced technologies, and continuous improvement.
We offer
- A look behind the scenes at a large, international organization;
- You get a lot of freedom and responsibility. We are open to your initiatives and depending on the assignment, you will see your results on the work floor;
- An experienced coach and mentor, from whom you can learn a lot and who is ready to help you further;
- An internship allowance of € 375 gross (Bachelor) or € 450 gross (Master) per month on a full-time basis;
- A travel allowance, if you do not possess a student travel product;
- A housing allowance, if you temporarily rent a room near DAF.
Every intern gets the chance to participate in the Student Event. During this event, you get to meet other interns and find out more about DAF/PACCAR! Curious about how students experience their internship at DAF? Read stories from our former interns here.
Please note: for non-EU students, the internship or graduation project must be part of your study program, and a tripartite agreement signed by the student, employer, and educational institution is required. A government-approved template can be found on the Nuffic website: Standard internship agreement for non-eu-eea students