Job Description

Graduate Program – Supply Chain Management

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture, one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

We are looking for a graduate to join our Global Supply Chain Planning Hub in Lucerne for a 1-year program:

Trainee Supply Chain Management

What we offer

Being an intern at our company means you will work together with a team on healthcare in an international environment.
As a member you will get the opportunity to develop yourself. In addition, you’ll experience:

• Insights into the world of the pharmaceutical industry

• Numerous networking opportunities, trainings & e-learning modules

• Competitive compensation

• Travel allowance (Half fare rail card after signup)

• Accident insurance

• Pension fund (as per the defined eligibility criteria)

• Duration: 1 year

• Must be based in Switzerland

Your Role

The program will start on 1-Sep-2026 and offer you the chance to gather insights in our Global Supply Chain Management Team. After your onboarding with different functions of the business, you receive constant guidance by a mentor throughout the program. The focus areas of your work are expected to be the following:

• E2E Supply Chain Planning: You are receiving great insights in managing one of our brands as E2E Supply Planner. You will experience close relationships with different stakeholders. E.g. Manufacturing sites, Global Brand Leads.

• CMO Planning: Get an oversight and support supply planning activities with external manufacturing partners (contract manufacturing).

• Product Portfolio Management: Expect to receive know-how on different life-cycle stages of our product portfolio. This could include New Product Introduction, Product Change Management, Supply Business Development and Portfolio Optimization and Deletion.

• Analytics & Projects: You create ad-hoc Supply Chain analysis and reports for all departments and develop proposals for continuous improvement.

Your Profile

• You show strong analytical and digital thinking, high number-affinity and precise execution

• You have proficient use of MS Office and preferably experience with SAP

• You are a graduate or studying in advanced semesters of Business Admin, International Mgt or similar.

• Preferably you have a first experience in Supply Chain or Logistics through internships.

• You’re fluent in English.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Animal Vaccination, Business Development, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Global Health, Global Supply Chain, Health Economics, Microsoft Office, New Product Development, New Product Introduction Process, Office Applications, Process Improvements, Product Lifecycle, Product Management, Product Portfolio Management, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Software Office, Supply Chain Analytics {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

03/23/2026

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