Supply Chain Analyst Co-Op

ZipRecruiter; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical device company is offering a 6-month Co-Op opportunity in Supply Chain, located in Bedford, Massachusetts. The role is fully onsite and involves supporting distribution strategies, analyzing supply chain data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should be rising Juniors or above in relevant fields. This is a great chance to gain hands-on experience and contribute to real-world projects.

Qualifications

• Must be a rising Junior or above in Supply Chain or related fields.
• No previous experience required; relevant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development of distribution strategies for finished goods.
• Assist with supply chain strategies for new product launches.
• Analyze data for procurement planning and supply chain optimization.
• Collaborate with Engineering for sourcing activities and vendor evaluations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Current enrollment at an accredited university, majoring in Supply Chain or Business Operations

Job description

Overview

Lexington Medical is a medical device company, developing and manufacturing minimally invasive surgical stapling solutions in the Boston area. With the highest standards in design engineering and smart manufacturing, our team delivers disruptive technology to health care providers which improves surgical outcomes for their patients in a thriving $6B+ Surgical Stapler market.

Rooted in a talent dense culture, we are committed to innovation, foster continuous growth and achieve great heights, together. At Lexington Medical, you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of patients worldwide and thrive in a growing company.

Program Overview

Lexington's Program is intended to attract undergraduate and graduate college students who are studying Supply Chain, Business Operations or similar disciplines. You will be given the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the progress of Lexington and its products, while gaining business acumen and real-world experience which will better prepare you to continue to make impactful contributions throughout your career.

Students will gain hands-on, real-world experience with supply chain analysis, purchasing and planning within the medical device industry.

The student will lead a process improvement project within Lexington Medical's Supply Chain function. The focus area may include inventory management, logistics (inbound, intra-company, outbound), supplier evaluation, or other key supply chain processes. The goal is to deliver measurable improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within our operations.

Education

Must currently be attending an accredited university as a rising Junior or above majoring in Supply Chain, Business Operations or similar disciplines.

Timing

January 2026 – June 2026 (6-month Co-Op)

Location

Bedford, Massachusetts – This is a fully onsite role, 5 days per week.

Experience

No experience required. Supply chain, engineering, or manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of finished goods and component distribution strategies
• Assist in the development and execution of supply chain strategies for new product introductions (NPI) to ensure seamless market launch and ongoing support.
• Analyze data to provide insights for procurement planning, sales and operations planning (S&OP), and supply chain optimization.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering teams to carry-out sourcing activities (i.e. generating purchase orders (POs), requests for quotations (RFQs), and vendor evaluations for new products and components)
• Strong attention to detail
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement and planning processes to enhance efficiency, cost savings, and supply chain resilience.