International Supply Chain, Intern

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Overview Overview SUMMARY The Intern, International Supply Chain will provide general support to the Associate Director, International Partnerships located in Switzerland. She/he will participate in a variety of supply chain processes such as demand planning, management of relationships and activities with external distribution partners, new product introduction as well as specific projects within and beyond the department. The duration of the internship is expected to cover a period of 12 months. The position is based in Morges, Switzerland and reports to the Associate Director, International Partnerships Duties And Responsibilities Conduct forecast accuracy analysis for all products and partners supplied by the International Supply Chain team, investigate root causes of variability with the affected markets, propose action plans to improve key performance indicators (KPIs) and report periodically these metrics. Support team members for selected contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) or partners in the follow-up of new product launches and participation in partners meetings. Review adherence of selected alliance customers to the established contractual terms such as respect of lead-times, shelf-life requirements and volumes. Support the International Supply Chain team in Demand Planning activities such as maintenance and review of master data, and to ensure accurate forecast is always maintained in the IBP system. Participate and provide inputs to selected intra or inter-departments projects such as improvement of Demand Planning Processes and forecast updates from the partners, attendance and preparation for S&OP meetings. Support other general and periodic activities of the department such as review of business contingency plans (BCP) or review/update of department procedures (SOPs) to adapt to evolving activities. Provide general support to the supply chain operations in Europe and REALM and APAC regions. Contribute positively to a strong culture of business integrity and ethics. Coordinate cross-functionally with relevant teams to support the production planning and batch allocation according to partner demand and applicable constraints. Monitor partner purchase orders against submitted forecasts and contractual horizons, identify significant demand deviations or late adjustments, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to assess their impact on supply and product allocation. Create and maintain Sales Orders in SAP to support partner supply activities. Act within compliance and legal requirements as well as within company guidelines. Requirements Master or Bachelor’s degree in business school, supply chain, or equivalent. English fluency written and spoken (the company language). Basic understanding and strong interest in supply chain management. Good analytical, organizational and execution skills. Ability and willingness to work on several activities and projects in parallel. Good interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues as well as external partners from different levels and cultures. Ability to work independently and as part of a team at the same time. Proficiency in usual Microsoft applications and IT savvy. Strong commitment to business ethics. Knowledge or understanding of ERP system functionalities and purpose is a plus. Interest or basic knowledge/understanding of the life science industry is a plus.