Intern Competitive Research Analysis in Ift

2 dagen geleden


Wageningen, Nederland FrieslandCampina Voltijd

Are you passionate about nutrition and driven by research? Join us to help shape the future of infant formula through competitive analysis

As an intern, you'll conduct in-depth research on infant formula ingredients, analyzing competitor strategies and market trends. Your insights will directly impact our product development and innovation strategy, helping FrieslandCampina differentiate its offerings in a competitive global market.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, R&D, and Marketing, gaining hands-on experience, and making a real impact on infant health. This role offers you the chance to develop key skills in research, strategy, and product innovation while contributing to the health and well-being of infants worldwide.
- The internship will last 4-6 months with a preferable starting date in March 2025.

Wat we vragen

To be successful in this position, you have/ are:

- Bachelor’s or Master degree, preferably in the area of Food Technology / Innovation
- Strong Research and Analytical Skills: Ability to gather, analyse, and interpret complex market and scientific data, with attention to detail.
- Interest in Nutrition and Health: Passion for understanding infant formula ingredients and how they impact health, with a focus on gut health, immunity, and product innovation.
- Collaborative Mindset: Capable of working cross-functionally with Product Development, R&D, and Marketing teams, as well as communicating findings effectively.
- Proactive and Organized: Self-motivated, with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple research tasks and deliver clear reports in a timely manner.

Wat we bieden

We offer an interesting and challenging internship position, providing you the opportunity to develop yourself in your work field. You can count on sufficient professional supervision and a reasonable internship allowance.- Vacaturetekst

As an intern, you will conduct market research and competitive analysis on infant formula ingredients, focusing on competitor trends and innovations. You'll work closely with Product Development, R&D, and Marketing teams, preparing weekly reports and strategic recommendations to influence product differentiation. Your role is global, helping guide the company’s product innovation and market positioning by identifying key ingredient trends. Your findings will support the development of innovative products that promote infant health, enhance customer satisfaction, and contribute to the company’s long-term competitive strategy in the infant formula market.
- Bij FrieslandCampina geloven we in een werkomgeving waar iedereen zich hun volledige en authentieke zelf kan voelen en in hun kracht wordt gezet om het beste uit zichzelf te halen. We omarmen elkaars verschillen en ontvangen graag je sollicitatie, ongeacht je geslacht, geloof, afkomst, seksuele voorkeur, leeftijd, beperking, of nationaliteit. Als wie wij zijn bij jou past, moedigen we je aan om te solliciteren, ook als je niet zeker weet of je aan alle eisen voldoet.
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For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.
- You will work in the team of Specialized Nutrition, which consists of ca. 60 colleagues working on infant food. You will report regularly to an expert, who will help set the scope of your internship. Moreover, you will be in close contact with research development experts and will get help from lab technicians and regular discussions and support by the IP and marketing department. The location is Wageningen Innovation Centre and your home office.



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