About this role
Job title: Internship - Operational Security (Brand Protection & Distribution Control)
About the Role Are you curious about how companies protect their brand, manage risks, and ensure compliant distribution? As an Operational Security Intern (Brand Protection & Distribution Control), you will support initiatives focused on strengthening operational security and brand protection across the region. You’ll work on monitoring distribution channels, identifying risks such as parallel imports or counterfeit products, and helping improve visibility and control across the business. As an intern, you’ll not just observe how you’ll contribute to real activities, work with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. Sales and Legal), and develop practical experience in investigations, risk identification, and process improvement.
What You'll Do
- Support the execution of test purchases across EMEA and analyse results
- Identify and track suspicious or non-compliant sales channels
- Assist in investigations into parallel imports and counterfeit products
- Identify risks and recurring issues in distribution channels
- Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g. Sales, Legal) to support follow-up actions
- Support documentation and improvement of security-related processes
- Help standardize tracking and reporting activities
- Identify opportunities to automate monitoring and reporting tasks
- Support simple automation or reporting improvements
What We're Looking For
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field at a university in the Netherlands
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Interest in compliance, brand protection, or operational security
- Curiosity and an investigative mindset to identify risks and irregularities
- Structured and organized way of working
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders across functions
- Comfortable working with Excel and data/reporting tools
- Ability to take initiative and contribute to improving processes
Compensation & Benefits This 6-month internship, starting in September 2026, offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, global environment. With mentorship and support, you’ll contribute to real initiatives in operational security, brand protection, and distribution control across EMEA. You’ll gain practical experience in monitoring and analysing distribution channels, supporting investigations, and improving processes, building a strong foundation for a career in operations, compliance, or risk management. Join HARMAN and discover a world of endless possibilities!