GULF Supply Chain Process Automation Intern

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Career Programs Job Sub Function: Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op Job Category: Career Program All Job Posting Locations: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Job Description: Role Title: GULF Supply Chain Process Automation Intern Reports to: Gulf Supply Chain Manager Department: Emerging Markets Regional Demand & Supply Position is based in office/ field: J&J office Duration: 6 months Company Description: Emerging Markets Regional Demand and Supply, part of Global Planning & Regional Demand & Supply in the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain organisation of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. The GULF Supply Chain Process Automation Intern will support reliable product availability, strong planning adherence, and effective end-to-end supply chain execution across the Gulf markets. The main responsibility of the intern will be to drive process and report automation, including the use of AI, while simplifying and standardizing ways of working. The role will focus on reducing manual effort, improving data visibility, increasing planning efficiency, and enabling faster, more reliable decision-making. Major Responsibilities Support end-to-end supply chain orchestration by supporting in-market planners with their recurrent tasks. Support adherence to the Integrated Business Planning drumbeat, preparing relevant analytics, maintaining action trackers, and enabling effective decision-making through clear insights and scenario planning. Monitor and support delivery of key supply chain performance indicators, including stock-outs, service levels, OTIF, inventory health, SLOB reduction, forecast quality, customer satisfaction, and compliance-related measures. Support excellent customer service by ensuring proactive communication, issue elevation, transparent supply status updates, and timely problem-solving with internal and external business partners. Find opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve planning and execution processes, with a strong focus on reducing manual activities, eliminating redundancy, improving data quality, and increasing speed and reliability of information flow. Implement automation initiatives by helping define business requirements, testing solutions, improving dashboards and trackers, promoting adoption of digital tools, and partnering with Business Excellence, planning systems, and cross-functional teams to embed new ways of working. Maintain and improve relevant master data and planning parameters, ensuring customer, product, and shipping information is accurate and complete Build strong partnerships with Commercial, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Compliance, Business Excellence, and other business partners to support risk mitigation, portfolio actions, launches, allocations, and continuous improvement. Qualifications and Key Competencies Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field. Recently graduated in 2026 or 2025. Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills are required; experience with Power BI, Power Automate, reporting tools, workflow automation, and confident use of AI tools to improve efficiency and automate work is a significant plus. Proven interest in automation, simplification and continuous process improvement; ability to translate recurring issues into practical, scalable solutions. Strong analytical approach with ability to interpret data, identify trends, anticipate risks, and prepare clear recommendations for decision-making. Good communication and stakeholder management skills, to work effectively in a matrix, international organization. Ability to organize and complete work with limited supervision, manage priorities under time pressure, and follow through on actions with attention to detail. Team player who takes initiative, challenges the status quo constructively, and looks for opportunities to improve service, reduce complexity, and create business value. Strong English business proficiency is required Required Skills: Preferred Skills: