Internship AI

AI Internship - HR, Commerce & Finance Domain

As one of the leading confectionery producers worldwide, every day is a sweet day at Perfetti Van Melle. Come join us in confecting a sweeter future. We are focused on growing our business by building on and developing our talent, to be serious about sweets, and to continuously refresh our way of working.

Are you passionate about Artificial Intelligence and do you like to explore its potential in business functions? Then this is your chance to join the AI side of the European IT team at Perfetti Van Melle.

What you will do

Your responsibilities consist of:

• Identifying and evaluating AI use cases in HR, Commerce, and Finance.
• Prioritizing AI opportunities based on business impact and feasibility.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to get AI initiatives approved and implemented.
• Developing engaging one-pagers, videos, and documentation (Golden Rules, How-To guides) to support AI adoption.
• Monitoring and reporting on the latest AI trends, companies, products, and opportunities in automation.

What we need from you

Our candidate offers:

• You are currently in your Bachelor in Business, Data Science, AI, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A strong interest in AI, digital transformation, and business applications.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate insights into action.
• Curious mindset plus a creative and self-starting character.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Basic understanding of data analysis, machine learning, and automation tools.
• Experience with AI tools, platforms, or automation software (e.g., Power BI, Python, Chatbots, SAP AI) is a plus.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).
• You already live in NL.

What we offer

• 6 month paid (€ 450 p/m) internship (location Breda)
• High autonomy, executive exposure and immediate impact
• Personal development opportunities
• Work at a dynamic international company with leading global brands
• A family-oriented culture where we care about our people
• Hybrid working: partly in the office and partly from home

About the company

Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company that manufactures and distributes candy and chewing gum in over 150 countries worldwide. Today, Perfetti Van Melle is ranked as the third-largest sugar confectionery/chewing gum company in the world, second in Europe, with strong brands like Mentos, Chupa Chups, Fruittella, Frisk, and Smint. The ability to develop products, varieties, and flavors that meet the different demands and opportunities of markets is one of Perfetti Van Melle’s keys to success.

Are you excited for this role? Apply now via the "Apply now" button before April 30th! Do you have any queries regarding the vacancy? Please contact jurriaan.kraak@perfettivanmelle.com.