Job Description:
Location: Veghel (hybrid – partly at the office, partly from home)
Education level: Bachelor’s or master’s student
Internship type: Thesis internship
Internship allowance: €800 – €900 per 4 weeks
Start date: Flexible
Ready to take forecasting to the next level?
About Mars
At Mars, we’ve been building brands that people and pets love for over a century. As a family-owned business, we operate in more than 180 countries worldwide with iconic brands such as M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, SHEBA®, and ROYAL CANIN®.
What makes Mars different? Our culture. We believe that growth starts with our people. That’s why you’ll get the freedom to develop yourself, share your ideas, and take real responsibility from day one.
About the Internship
You’ll be part of the Forecasting Analyst Team, which focuses on improving demand forecasting through advanced analytics. This means working with real data, experimenting with new techniques, and helping us use data smarter every day. Your focus will be on statistical forecasting, for example by applying machine learning models and other advanced analytical methods.
What You’ll Do
Analyse forecasting data and uncover insights that help us plan smarter
Support ongoing projects and share findings through clear, engaging presentations
Research and test ways to optimize our statistical forecasting approach
Identify new opportunities to improve forecast accuracy for part of the Mars Wrigley portfolio
Who We’re Looking For
You’re curious, analytical, and eager to make data matter. You want to use your skills to solve real business challenges and grow in a digital-first environment.
You are:Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree ideally in Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, and remain enrolled for the duration of the internship
Interested in statistical forecasting, with some familiarity with forecasting tools and systems (such as Kinaxis, OMP, FuturMaster, Blue Yonder, E2Open, or John Galt), and a strong interest in data analytics.
Fluent in English
Available for at least 4 days per week and able to travel to our Veghel office
What You Can Expect from Mars
A challenging and versatile internship in an international environment
The opportunity to grow both professionally and personally, supported by an experienced and approachable team
A competitive internship allowance (€800–€900 per 4 weeks) and travel and home-working compensation
Guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals
And of course, unlimited access to our chocolate at the office
Ready to shape the future of forecasting and make data count? Join Mars and start creating impact from day one.
What to expect after submitting your application
You can apply for this internship through our website by uploading your CV. Once we’ve reviewed your CV and see a potential match, you’ll receive an invitation for an online interview via HireVue. You can record this digital interview at a time that suits you best. This way, you’ll get a first impression of us, and we’ll get to know you better.
After reviewing your interview, we’ll let you know whether we see a good match. If we do, we’ll invite you for an interview with the team you may be joining as an intern. If it’s a good fit on both sides, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team as an intern!
Interested? Apply via our website. For questions about this internship, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree
- Familiarity with forecasting tools and systems
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
Mars Insights
What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
