Internship/ Apprentizeship - Logistics Operations & Process Improvement

A family-owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. For more than 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health. Today, our teams are spread across 45 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network.
Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

Duration: 6-12 months
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type:  Internship or Apprentiship 

Mission

As part of the Benelux and Nordics Supply Chain team, based in Brussels, you will support logistics operations and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners such as DHL to optimise processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• DHL Operations Support
• Monitor inventory movements
• Oversee returns management and ensure timely resolution
• Handle IDoc processing and troubleshooting
• International Logistics (inbound)
• Support import operations from the US via air and sea freight (customs declaration)
• Local logistics and operations
• Support on local inventory (spare parts) management
• Reception/expedition
• Inventory
• Continuous Improvement
• Conduct root cause analysis using Six Sigma and/or 5 Whys methodologies
• Identify and implement process improvements across logistics workflows
• Support on analytics, reporting, KPIs
• Support analytics for review preparation and projects/process improvement
• Ad hoc reporting

Profile

• Bachelor or master degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity or interest with process improvement methods (ie Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement frameworks)
• Excellent communication skills in English; French and/or Dutch a plus
• Proactive, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Eligible to work in Belgium

What We Offer

• A dynamic and international work environment
• Hands-on experience in logistics and process improvement
• Mentorship and development opportunities

bioMérieux welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.