Internship: Cost Analytics & Optimization in EMEA Distribution

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide.

At Amgen Breda, medicines are labeled, assembled, stored, and eventually shipped to various countries worldwide. Every day, more than 1000 people from 38 different nationalities work on supply chain processes, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of our medicines and clinical research into new medicines.

About the Global Distribution Hub EMEA
The Global Distribution Hub EMEA department is responsible for managing the distribution to manufacturing locations all over the globe from EMEA and end customers in the EMEA region via a network of LSPs, TSPs and Amgen-owned warehouses.

Internship Project: Cost Management in Distribution

We are looking for a student for a project sought at harnessing the power of our available invoice and activity data to help manage distribution costs.

This project will involve analyzing cost and cost driver data of our EMEA distribution network to identify anomalies, standardize processes, and generate meaningful insights to optimize costs. You will compare the costs associated with various activity drivers between contracted entities in the EMEA Distribution network. This includes a detailed examination of the factors influencing costs and how they vary across different activities. The comparison will help in understanding the cost structure and identifying areas for potential savings. Based on the trends, you will also provide reliable estimates of future costs to support budgeting.

To visualize your findings, you will build dashboards that provide a clear and concise view of cost metrics, enabling better decision-making and tracking of cost optimization efforts. These dashboards will be used monthly by the logistics management team to coordinate the entities operating in Amgen’s EMEA distribution network and to support budget planning.

The internship is based at Amgen Breda.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking students with strong analytical skills and a passion for supply chain. If you are enthusiastic about leveraging data to drive insights, we encourage you to apply!

We’re looking for a student on academic level, preferably with a financial background.

To be successful as an intern, you should have:

• Be a pre-final or final year student (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Supply Chain, Data Sciences, or a related field
• A financial background is preferred
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written); Dutch is a plus
• Accuracy and numeracy
• Independence and responsibility
• Strong organizational skills

What We Offer

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills and maximize your potential
• A diverse and inclusive community where your ideas are valued
• A dynamic and international work environment
• Monthly internship fee
• Participation in the Amgen internship program, including New Hire Orientation, Lunch & Learn sessions, and a Final Poster Session
• On-site gym, vitality program, and healthy food options
• Flexible work arrangements (office and remote)
• Opportunity to apply for temporary or permanent positions within Amgen

Please Note

To be eligible for this internship, you must currently be enrolled at a (Dutch) University.