AI Workflow Automation & Optimization Intern - Growing Impact Scale Up

Join us in Revolutionizing Supply Chains

Are you a curious and driven individual with a passion for AI and automation? We invite you to help us build smarter, more efficient ways of working as an AI Workflow Automation & Optimization Intern at Simvia.

About Simvia

We are committed to transforming global food supply chains, making them more transparent, sustainable, and safe. Our team is building the world’s largest food and beverage network to empower buyers, retailers, and wholesalers with insights that ensure food safety and sustainability. Together, we are simplifying compliance for a better world and having fun doing it.

Role Overview

As an AI Workflow Automation & Optimization Intern, you will play a key role in improving how we work by identifying, building, and optimizing AI-powered workflows across the organization. You will collaborate closely with our Product & Operations team to unlock efficiency and drive innovation.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Build and optimize AI-driven workflows using APIs, webhooks, and automation tools

• Explore and experiment with emerging AI tools, models, and capabilities

• Identify automation opportunities across Product, Operations, and Commercial teams

• Design and implement scalable solutions that reduce manual work

• Maintain and document workflows and integrations

• Support prompt engineering and development of AI use cases

• Analyze processes and identify areas for efficiency improvements

For this position, we are seeking an ambitious individual who can start soon and commit for a minimum of 4–6 months (32–40 hours per week preferred).

What we’re looking for:

• A Passion to Explore AI – You are excited about AI technologies and eager to learn how they can transform business processes

• Builder Mindset – You enjoy creating solutions and improving systems from the ground up

• Curiosity & Experimentation – You proactively test new tools and approaches and are not afraid to try and fail

• Autonomy – You take ownership and are comfortable working independently

• Analytical Thinking – You can break down problems and design practical, scalable solutions

• Technical Foundations – Basic understanding of APIs, webhooks, or automation tools

• Strong Communication Skills – Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Nice to have:

• Experience with tools like Zapier, Make, n8n, or HubSpot

• Basic JavaScript or scripting knowledge

• Exposure to prompt engineering or AI tooling

You are a Bachelor/Master’s student towards the end of your studies.

Benefits of joining Simvia

• Make an impact: Help shape how AI is used to improve real-world processes in a fast-growing company

• Grow rapidly with the company: Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and grow into future opportunities

• Ownership & autonomy: Take real responsibility and see your solutions implemented across teams

• Warm & driven people: Join a team that celebrates innovation, with hackathons, team events, monthly Thirsty Thursdays, boat parties, Simvia Dance Event, bootcamps and much more…

• Inclusive environment: We value diverse perspectives and create a space where everyone can thrive

• Free lunch & team activities: Daily office lunches and regular team gatherings

• Flexible work options: Work from our Amsterdam office or partially remotely (minimum 3 days in-office)

• Amazing office location: Enjoy our central Amsterdam office with rooftop terrace and travel compensation (+10 km)

• Internship compensation: €500 per month and 25 vacation days (pro-rated)

Diversity & Inclusion at Simvia

We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. No matter your background, identity, or beliefs, you are welcome here.

Join us on our journey

• If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact in the food industry and growing with a forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you. If you have any questions about this vacancy, please reach out to our People & Culture Team, via people.and.culture@simvia.com

Final candidates will be required to consent to and successfully complete a background check.