Business & Supply Chain Graduate Programme 2027

Edwards Lifesciences; Limerick; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Ireland invites you to join a two-year, full-time rotational program designed to accelerate your career as a strategic leader in Operations and Supply Chain. You'll rotate through Demand Planning, Global Distribution, Strategic Sourcing and more, gaining practical business knowledge and hands-on experience.

We seek graduates with a Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Business Studies or Technology Management and a track record of leadership, teamwork and analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Studies or Technology Management
• Leadership potential demonstrated through activities, employment or internships
• Ability to excel in a team-based environment and multi-task in a fast-paced setting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills
• Global mindset and ability to operate across cultures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year rotational program across Demand Planning, Global Distribution, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Planning & Production Scheduling, Business Excellence and Operations Supervision
• Develop expertise while gaining practical business knowledge in Operations
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams across plants and vendors
• Support business excellence initiatives and supervision in a clean room environment

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Business Studies / Technology Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This position is a two year full-time rotational program designed to advance your career as a strategic leader in the Operations and Supply Chain space. Develop expertise while acquiring highly practical business knowledge through three, eight-month rotations in the following functional areas: Demand Planning, Global Distribution, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Planning & Production Scheduling, Business Excellence and Operations Supervision.

How you’ll make an impact?

• Strategic Sourcing – Gain insight into strategic category management, and develop crucial business skills including negotiating, contracting, finance and project management.
• Demand Planning – Learn effective methods to determine sales and production volumes across a global network of plants.
• Supply Planning and Production Scheduling – Understand how to optimize resources within a manufacturing plant by using clear and defined planning methods.
• Global Distribution – Leverage best-in-class tools to gain insight into the importance of transportation, warehousing and trade compliance for the overall business.
• Business Excellence
• Operations Supervision – supervising our clean room line

What you’ll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in either Supply Chain Management, Business Studies or Technology Management from an accredited university Required

What else we look for (preferred):

• Leadership capabilities and potential demonstrated through extracurricular activities, employment and/or internship experiences
• Ability to excel in a team based environment Relevant, hands-on experience (via projects, internship, co-op, etc.)
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment. Ability to multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills
• Business acumen and global mindset; able to operate across cultures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience desirable.
• Strong interest in pursuing relevant industry experience within the healthcare and medical devices industry a plus.
• Strong time management and organizational ability
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including the ability to work with vendors and project stakeholders
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control