Supply Chain Intern - Customer Fulfillment & Demand Planning

Sanofi-aventis Groupe; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanofi-aventis Groupe in Reading is offering a Supply Chain Intern role focusing on Customer Fulfillment and Demand Planning. You will support end-to-end order processing, monitor inventory, and assist with forecasting within a global biopharma environment.

You'll gain exposure to cross-functional teams, learn ERP and planning tools such as SAP, and develop analytical and Excel skills while contributing to real supply chain improvements and product availability.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, industrial engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong listening and ability to gather information from multiple sources.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to learn ERP and planning tools such as SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end order processing with logistics providers and internal teams.
• Prepare and analyze supply chain performance reports and identify trends.
• Monitor inventory levels and help prevent shortages.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation and stock discrepancy resolution.
• Support demand planning by reviewing data and contributing to forecasting.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to maintain product availability.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement across operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Excellent communication

ERP tools SAP

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

As a Supply Chain Intern - Customer Fulfillment & Demand Planning, you will support end-to-end supply chain operations, helping to ensure products are delivered efficiently while contributing to forecasting, inventory management, reporting, and process improvement activities. This role offers valuable exposure to customer fulfillment, demand planning, and cross-functional collaboration within a global organization.,

• Support end-to-end order processing and coordinate activities with logistics providers, internal hubs, and commercial teams.
• Prepare and analyze supply chain performance reports and identify trends, risks, or opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor inventory levels and support activities to prevent product shortages and improve stock availability.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation and the resolution of stock discrepancies.
• Support demand planning activities by reviewing demand and supply data and contributing to forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to help maintain product availability and service levels.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations., Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.
• Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.
• Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.
• Grow in a purpose-driven company where your voice matters and your work helps improve millions of lives.
• Thrive in inclusive, flexible workplaces that support your personal and professional well-being.
• Launch your career with a company that invests in you - and empowers you to reimagine what's possible.

To excel in this role you will need:

• To be currently pursuing a degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data to identify trends and insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to gather and connect information from multiple sources.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong systems aptitude and willingness to learn ERP and planning tools, such as SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other common business applications.
• Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system - and innovative pipeline - enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.