Sales Support Intern – Tool Inventory & Scrap Management

KOSTAL Group is a global, family-owned German company that develops market-leading solutions for the solar and automotive industries. The company was established in 1912 and employs more than 20,000 people at 47 locations in 21 countries. In Hungary, KOSTAL has built a flagship Global Business Service (GBS) Center to provide business support in IT, finance, procurement, master data, sales, and HR fields. This is now a global center with high value-added and complex processes which you can help to build further.The work can be managed remotely with 2 times office presence in Budapest in every 2nd week.Job DescriptionPurpose of this role:The Sales Support Intern will support end-to-end (E2E) activities related to tool inventory and scrap management from a sales perspective, ensuring accurate documentation, communication, and data quality across multiple systems and departments.This role offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience within an international corporate environment and develop a deep understanding of global sales processes at KOSTAL.The intern will closely collaborate with sales, purchasing, production, and controlling teams across Europe and worldwide, assisting in inventory reporting, customer documentation, and scrap coordination.This is a long-term, part-time position (min. 20 hours / week), suitable for university students seeking a career path within the KOSTAL Global Business Services organization. Main tasks and responsibilitiesSupport the global tool inventory process by identifying and updating tool and equipment data (database, customer portals, SAP).Assist in tool verification and documentation, including:Identifying the correct equipment and customer article numbers.Collecting and organizing photo documentation and location data (KOSTAL sites and external suppliers).Preparing and updating replacement and ownership certificates for customers (e.g.: Volkswagen, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz).Participate in tool scrap management, supporting coordination between Sales, Purchasing, and Production.Maintain structured records and support master data maintenance for locations not yet registered in the database.Assist in reporting, data consolidation, and preparation of presentations for management and customer audits.Support periodic tool inventory updates and ensure data consistency in customer systems.Contribute to cross-departmental communication, aligning with key stakeholders on status, progress, and open actions.Support translation, documentation, and administrative tasks in both German and English.Assist in the continuous improvement of internal processes, templates, and documentation standards.QualificationsExperiences & Requirements:Ongoing university studies in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related fields.Eligible for part-time student employment (min. 20 hours/week).Comfortable in MS Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)Fluent English and German (both written and spoken) are required.Willingness to travel in Europe 1-2 times a yearRequired Skills & Competencies:Strong communication and coordination skills in a multinational environment.Structured, precise, and reliable working style with attention to detail.Eagerness to learn and ability to understand cross-functional business processes.Proactive and collaborative mindset with problem-solving attitude.High sense of responsibility and data accuracy.Interest in building a long-term career within KOSTAL Global Business Services.Why join us?Opportunity to gain practical experience in global sales operations and cross-departmental collaboration.Work directly with the Global Sales Process Director on strategic topics.International exposure within a growing Shared Service Center environment.Flexible working hours to accommodate academic schedule.Long-term development opportunity and potential future full-time employment within KOSTAL. Additional InformationWhat do we offer :Flexible working conditions with remote work possibility (in-person presence is required from time to time), you can have a real work-life balanceModern, newly renovated, sustainable office with parking space and bicycle storage area in the heart of BudapestSupportive, diverse and highly skilled communityAbility to really make a difference and build new processes from scratch, you can participate in the formation and shape of the BSC processesKOSTAL is a dynamically developing company, an independent, family-run business which provides much flexibilityYou can enjoy our value-oriented work culture: we are down-to-earth, appreciative, inspiring and innovative