Business continuity in Europe – Heineken 

 

 Overview

Company Name / Department HEINEKEN
Contact Person Jan-Willem Roossink
Location Amsterdam (Schiphol)
Optional remote work yes, minimum 3 days / week in the office
Travel expenses (own account or reimbursed by the company) Only if the student does not have a student public transport card, HEINEKEN offers an NS Business Card
Housing arranged by company No
Housing expenses (how much per month, own account or subsidized by the company) No
Internship compensation  € 650,- per month
Study program
ESCF community Data2Move
Start date February 2025

 

Company Description

    HEINEKEN is a Dutch multinational brewing company with over 165 breweries in more than 70 countries. It produces 348 international, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders and employs approximately 85,000 people. With global revenues of €35 billion euro, Heineken is the number one brewer in Europe and the second- largest brewer in the world.

    Project Description

    HEINEKEN’s European supply network spans over 60 breweries across more than 20 countries. To address growing demand and supply fluctuations, the network must enhance its resilience. This project focuses on developing robust business continuity plans that optimize backup re-allocations for each brewery, ensuring operational stability and seamless product availability across the region.

    Goals of the project

    The goal of the project is to ensure business continuity by developing optimal backup strategies.

    Deliverables

    Comprehensive business continuity plans for each brewery in the European network, outlining:

    • backup sourcing strategies
    • re-allocation protocols for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods
    • response procedures for various disruption scenarios (e.g., supply chain delays, facility shutdowns, or demand surges)

    Knowledge

    • understanding of Supply Chain Management
    • data analysis & optimization
    • critical thinking & problem solving

     

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