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Job Description

Job Description Are you passionate about Artificial Intelligence and eager to apply your knowledge in a real business environment? In this internship, you will explore how AI can be used to optimize truck sales and logistics processes and create business value for DAF Trucks. One potential use case is leveraging AI to identify opportunities to increase sales of optional truck features and services by analyzing customer data, historical sales information, and market insights. Together with business stakeholders, you will investigate opportunities, develop innovative concepts, and translate them into practical solutions. As the project is still evolving, you will have significant freedom to shape the assignment and incorporate your own ideas and interests. What’s in it for you? Hands-on experience applying AI in a real-world business environment; The opportunity to develop an innovative solution that directly contributes to business performance; Close collaboration with enthusiastic professionals who value your ideas and input; The chance to deliver a tangible result, including a proof of concept or working AI solution; Freedom to explore, develop, and expand your own ideas; Experience working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, sales, logistics, and business processes. Your profile We are looking for an enthusiastic Bachelor’s or Master’s student who is eager to apply AI to real business challenges: You are pursuing a degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Information Management, Organizational Process Science, or a related field; You have a strong interest in AI, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making; Experience with AI applications, data analytics, or process optimization is an advantage; Experience in logistics, sales, or supply chain processes is considered a plus; You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills; You are proactive, curious, and eager to learn; You communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus; You enjoy collaborating with different stakeholders and can work both independently and in a team environment; You are adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving project environment; Start date is February 2027. The number of internship days is negotiable. Department Truck Logistics is part of the central Marketing & Sales organization of DAF Trucks in Eindhoven. The department is responsible for managing the truck sales and delivery process, including: Lead management Customer quotation support Truck order management Truck delivery Vehicle registration These processes are supported by various IT systems and reporting dashboards. 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 (HBO) or € 450 gross (WO) 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 Interested? Upload your CV and cover letter via the apply button below. For more information, you can contact Paddy Wilms via Email [email protected] or phone number 040-2142616.

Core Responsibilities

Explore how artificial intelligence can improve truck sales and logistics processes, including identifying opportunities to increase sales of optional features and services using customer, historical sales, and market data. Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop concepts and deliver a practical solution, such as a proof of concept or working AI solution.

Requirements

Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Information Management, Organizational Process Science, or a related field, and have a strong interest in AI, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective English communication, curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are sought; relevant AI, analytics, process optimization, logistics, sales, or supply chain experience is advantageous.

Benefits

• Internship Allowance
• Travel Allowance
• Housing Allowance
• Experienced Coach And Mentor
• Student Event
• Hands-On Experience
• Freedom And Responsibility