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Global Pack. team Internship

CompanyAkzoNobel
LocationSassenheim
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will create and maintain packaging master data and develop standardized packaging specifications. Additionally, they will build a Power BI dashboard to monitor tertiary packaging compliance with EU PPWR requirements.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
31452
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
About the Role

Internship – Packaging Data & Specification Development (6 months minimum)

Location: Sassemheim (hybrid) 
Company AkzoNobel 

 

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Packaging team for a minimum of 6 months. This internship offers hands-on experience in packaging development, master data management, and specification creation within an international business environment.


What you will do

During this internship, you will support and contribute to key packaging activities, including:

  • Creation and maintenance of packaging master data  
  • Development and standardization of packaging specifications
  • Develop a dynamic Power BI dashboard to map and monitor tertiary packaging compliance against the new EU PPWR requirements
  • Working with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Commercial, Technical)
  • Supporting data validation and ensuring data accuracy and consistency 

 

What you will learn

This internship is designed to help you build strong capabilities in:

  • Packaging design at a global scale:  how standards are built across EMEA and adapted for local manufacturing and regulations
  • Regulatory tech in action: translating EU PPWR compliance requirements into live Power BI dashboards
  • Materials know-how: working across metal cans, pails, IBCs, and other packaging technologies  
  • SAP master data:  creating and managing global packaging data, keeping things consistent across plants and countries
  • Real factory floor perspective: seeing firsthand how packaging decisions affect filling lines, logistics, and efficiency
  • Supplier world: engaging with international vendors and understanding how qualification and sourcing decisions are made
  • Cross-functional collaboration: working at the intersection of packaging, procurement, operations, and commercial teams
  • Business impact: understanding how packaging drives cost savings, sustainability, and efficiency at scale

 

Who you are

We are looking for someone who is:

  •  A student in the final years of a degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
  • Highly organized and methodical
  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy
  • Comfort with Excel is a must. Experience with Power BI or any data visualization tool is a strong plus
  • Analytical and proactive
  • Interested in packaging, operations, or supply chain
  •  Fluent in English (spoken and written)


What we offer

  • Hands-on experience in a real business environment
  • Exposure to packaging strategy and operations across EMEA
  • Opportunity to develop technical and professional skills
  •  Mentorship and guidance to help you grow your packaging expertise 

 

If you are interested in developing your career in packaging and gaining practical experience in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key Skills
Packaging DevelopmentMaster Data ManagementSpecification CreationPower BISAPData ValidationExcelAnalytical ThinkingCross-functional CollaborationPackaging DesignRegulatory Compliance
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingLogisticsData & AnalyticsEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Hands-on ExperienceExposure To Packaging StrategyProfessional Skill DevelopmentMentorship And Guidance