Internship: AI-powered assistant warehouse execution systems

Internship: AI-powered assistant within warehouse execution systems

Internship

Oktober 2026

6 months

Veghel

Bachelor / Master

Language:
Dutch / English

Ever wondered how artificial intelligence can transform real-time logistics operations? In modern automated warehouses, production controllers lose valuable time clicking through complex microservices, filters, and multi-step menus just to track down carriers, stock items, or system exceptions. This daily friction causes cognitive fatigue and slows down issue resolution. We want to revolutionize this experience by bringing conversational AI straight to the warehouse floor!

In this internship, you will design, develop, and prototype an AI-powered natural language interface integrated into our Warehouse Execution System (WES). You will explore how an intelligent AI orchestrator can instantly fetch multi-service data, resolve naming discrepancies, and simplify daily workflows for operators. If time permits, you can even explore AI feature opportunities to help controllers actively solve operational issues on the fly.

You will join the team developing the digital suite for warehousing, centered on the warehouse execution system (WES). Our cross-functional teams include UX designers, system architects, and front- and backend developers. During this initiative, you will be guided by a UX designer and a front-end developer, collaborating closely with peers in an agile, project-driven environment to bring AI innovation into practical warehouse operations.

• Conduct user research and workflow analysis to identify pain points in daily WES navigation
• Design and prototype conversational AI interfaces for quick asset and attribute lookup
• Deliver concise and helpful interface results that streamline daily tasks for production controllers
• Explore opportunities to assist production controllers in solving active warehouse issues if time permits

• Strong interest in AI, machine learning, and large language models.
• Software development experience with technologies such as Python, JavaScript, Type Script, or Java.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex problems into practical solutions.
• Curious, proactive, and comfortable experimenting with new technologies and concepts
• Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands

• A monthly internship allowance (based on a 40-hour work week):
  Bachelor: €500 per month Master: €550 per month
• Full commuting allowance, including public transport, depending on whether you have access to free public transport or not
• On-site health center with gym
• Active employee communities and initiatives
• Excellent company restaurant and barista coffee bar

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably.

Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow.

Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.