Consumer Experience Intern – BGS

  • All Posting Locations: Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL
  • Job Functions: Research & Development
  • Date Published: December 20, 2024
  • Ref#: R-88741

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About the Role

Job Description

Consumer Experience Intern – BGS

 

Start date: February 2025  

Duration: 5 to 6 months  

Platform/Project: Sensory and Consumer Experience Best Practice – Claims

Location: Nijmegen 

Hours: 40hrs a week Monday to Thursday onsite, Friday remotely 

Join the International Consumer & Culinary Experience R&D team in Nijmegen in strengthening our Sensory and Consumer Experience Playbook, focusing on the development of claims for our products portfolio (sauces, meals…).

You will be working with our Consumer Experience Excellence manager in developing and roll-out of the CX Best Practice Program for Claims, to support our Brand Growth System initiative aiming at strengthening the performances of our core brands.

The goal is to coordinate content of Claims Best Practices with external partners and collect internal CX team feedback to guarantee standardization on ways of working and access to Best Practices for the International CX team. This involves developing a strong understanding of claims regulatory framework for the Food industry globally, and being able to reach out to the relevant resources to develop recommendations and best practices.

The expected output is a clear view of the claims / regulatory landscape for our product categories in key markets, and recommendations to our key stakeholders in terms of strategy and areas of focus.

Specific Team Requirements:

  • You have Sensory/Food Regulatory/Legislation/Consumer Science background 

  • You have experience with conducting market research (preferably in food sector), developing training materials

  • You possess a scientific mindset and take on leadership in projects 

  • You are a great communicator and are able to grow your network with people from different teams

General requirements: 

• You are available for 5 to 6 months 

• You must be enrolled as a Bachelor or Master Student (University of Applied Sciences (HBO)/University (WO)) 

• Enthusiastic with a can-do attitude 

• Naturally curious 

• Proactive and forward thinking 

• Excel in working in a team environment, and relish the challenges that brings 

Strong communication skills and fluency in English, both written and verbal (fluency in written and spoken Dutch is an advantage) 

• NOTE: EU working rights are required (EU Citizenship, studying in the Netherlands, relevant student work visa  

Recruitment process: 

  • CV selection based on hard requirements such as EU working rights    

  • Online Pymetrics assessment  

  • Online Pymetrics video assessment  

  • Online Screening Interview via Microsoft Teams  

  • Hiring manager interview    

  • Amazing internship opportunity that can kickstart your career!    

Note: The recruitment process can take 4/6 weeks in total   

  

What we offer you 

We take interns seriously. You can expect us to give you 1-on-1 mentorship from one of our experienced colleagues. We will work together on your personal learning goals and are keen to hear all good ideas you have! We will give you the space and support to make mistakes and grow. Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment (including online).  

  

As a Kraft Heinz intern you’ll be the owner of your own projects and especially of your own career. At Kraft Heinz, we provide the playing field. You change the game. Are you up for the challenge?     

  

About Us   

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.   

We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Heinz, Kraft, Bull's-Eye, HP, Lea and Perrins, Quero, ABC, Master, Banquete, Plasmon, Orlando, Benedicta, Honig, Pudliszki, Wattie’s among others.   

No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!   

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration   

We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone.  You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress. 

Location(s)

Nijmegen

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.

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We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our iconic and nostalgic brands.

Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by making bold decisions and challenging what’s ordinary. All while celebrating our wins – and failures – as we work together to transform the future of food.

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