Category Management Intern - Food Service

Job title: Category Management Intern - Food Service

To be eligible for this internship, applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program and already reside in the Netherlands throughout the internship period.

What's the Role?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Category Management Intern to join our Foodservice Benelux & France team in Rotterdam.

In this role, you will support the Foodservice business across purchasing, operations, marketing implementation and strategic projects. Working closely with Buyers, Category Managers, Operations and Marketing stakeholders, you will help coordinate initiatives, analyse business performance, support operational improvements and contribute to the successful delivery of key projects.

• This internship is based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
• The internship is expected to start in October 2026.
• The assignment duration is 6 to 12 months, depending on candidate availability and business requirements.
• Candidates must be available to work 32-40 hours per week.
• The role follows standard Dutch office working hours.

What You'll Be Doing

Project Support

• Support cross-functional Foodservice projects from planning through implementation.
• Coordinate project activities and follow up on agreed actions and deliverables.
• Track project timelines, milestones and KPIs.
• Gather, analyse and present project-related insights and recommendations.
• Prepare presentations, reports and project updates for stakeholders.

Buying & Category Support

• Support product assortment reviews and category performance analysis.
• Analyse sales, margin, pricing and product performance data.
• Assist with supplier information management and documentation.
• Support business planning and performance reviews with Category Managers and Buyers.
• Help identify opportunities to improve category performance and commercial results.

Operations Support

• Assist in analysing operational performance and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Support the implementation of Foodservice initiatives across locations.
• Monitor operational KPIs and prepare performance reports.
• Coordinate follow-up actions resulting from operational reviews and field feedback.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve customer experience and business performance.

Marketing & Commercial Implementation Support

• Support the rollout of promotional campaigns and seas