Logistics Internship - Carlow at MSD

MSD; Carlow; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

MSD in Carlow invites applications for a Logistics Internship to join our Supply Chain Logistics team. This role offers hands-on experience supporting inbound logistics, materials flow, and data-driven improvements within a global healthcare organization.

You will work with cross-functional teams, develop dashboards, and contribute to operational excellence projects, while gaining exposure to real-world logistics operations that help ensure timely delivery of medicines and vaccines.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest in supply chain, logistics, healthcare, or pharmaceutical operations.

Responsibilities

• Support daily logistics and supply chain operations across manufacturing and distribution activities.
• Assist with inbound logistics coordination and materials flow management.
• Monitor inventory movements and support logistics performance tracking.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure timely product movement.
• Help identify and resolve operational and supply chain challenges through analytical problem-solving.
• Collect, validate, maintain, and analyse logistics and supply chain data.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Analytical Problem Solving

Data Analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in progress

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Logistics Internship - Carlow at MSD in Carlow, CW, IE

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Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Logistics Intern to join our Supply Chain Logistics team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for a Bachelors or Masters student to gain hands‑on experience within a global healthcare organization while supporting logistics operations, supply chain activities, data analysis, process improvements, and project initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with cross‑functional teams to support inbound logistics, materials flow, reporting activities, and operational excellence projects that contribute to the efficient delivery of life‑saving medicines and vaccines.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Supply Chain Support

• Support daily logistics and supply chain operations across manufacturing and distribution activities.
• Assist with inbound logistics coordination and materials flow management.
• Monitor inventory movements and support logistics performance tracking.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure timely product movement.
• Help identify and resolve operational and supply chain challenges through analytical problem‑solving.

Data Analytics Reporting

• Collect, validate, maintain, and analyse logistics and supply chain data.
• Perform data entry and database management activities while ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and visualisations using Microsoft Office and other data analytics tools.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on reporting and trend analysis.
• Support KPI tracking and logistics performance measurement.

Process Improvement Project Support

• Participate in logistics and supply chain improvement initiatives.
• Support process mapping, documentation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist project managers with planning, coordination, tracking, and reporting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance service performance.
• Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to business challenges.

Administration Documentation

• Maintain accurate logistics records and document management systems.
• Support general administrative activities, personnel administration, and office management tasks.
• Prepare meeting materials, presentations, and project documentation.
• Coordinate training materials and provide support for technology‑based logistics systems where required.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work effectively with supply chain, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Support knowledge‑sharing and training activities within the department.
• Demonstrate effective prioritisation and workload management in a dynamic environment.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest in supply chain, logistics, healthcare, or pharmaceutical operations.

PQ20 Required Skills

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Clinical Research
• Data Analytics
• Database Management
• Data Entry
• Data Visualization
• Document Management
• General Management
• Health Economics
• Ideation
• Inbound Logistics
• Logistics
• Logistics Management
• Logistics Operations
• Materials Flow
• Office Administration
• Office Applications
• People Management
• Performing Administrative Activities
• Personnel Administration
• Prioritization
• Process Improvements
• Project Management
• + 5 more

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: 09/16/2026