Supply Chain Internship - Brinny

MSD; Ballinacurra; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Ireland offers an internship in our supply chain team where you will support key activities and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to track KPI performance.

You will gain practical experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment, build skills in supplier notification management, data review, dashboard monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing MSc/BSc qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Science, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support key supply chain activities and collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Assist in monitoring KPI performance via Global and Local dashboards and reports.
• Own non-technical supplier notifications and update stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and share best practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in the Tier process to track notifications, elevate risks, and support resolution.
• Apply problem-solving in a cross-functional team environment.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Analytical Problem Solving

Business Data Analytics

Business Intelligence (BI)

Business Management

Business Processes

Clinical Research

Data Analytics

Database Management

Data Entry

Data Visualization

Document Management

Driving Continuous Improvement

Finance Analytics

Health Economics

Office Applications

Pharmacy Regulation

Problem Solving

Process Improvements

Project Management

Reporting and Analysis

Stakeholder Communications

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Supply Change Management

Education

MSc/BSc in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Science, Business Analytics or related discipline

Job description

What you will do

You will support key supply chain activities while working closely with internal teams and external partners.

• Support high standards of Quality, Compliance, and Safety in day-to-day activities.
• Support new supplier notifications, including assignment and initial assessment for Brinny.
• Review Global and Local dashboards and reports to track KPI performance.
• Take ownership of assigned non-technical supplier notifications and keep stakeholders informed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.
• Build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in the Tier process to track notifications, elevate risks, and support resolution.
• Apply problem-solving skills in a cross-functional team environment.
• Gain practical supply chain experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Develop understanding of supplier notification management, compliance, and business processes.
• Build confidence in data review, dashboard monitoring, KPI tracking, and reporting.
• Strengthen communication and stakeholder management through internal and external engagement.
• Apply problem-solving and continuous improvement skills to support business priorities.

Job Description

You will support key supply chain activities while working closely with internal teams and external partners.

• Support high standards of Quality, Compliance, and Safety in day-to-day activities.
• Support new supplier notifications, including assignment and initial assessment for Brinny.
• Review Global and Local dashboards and reports to track KPI performance.
• Take ownership of assigned non-technical supplier notifications and keep stakeholders informed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.
• Build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in the Tier process to track notifications, elevate risks, and support resolution.
• Apply problem-solving skills in a cross-functional team environment.

Key Learning Opportunities

• Gain practical supply chain experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Develop understanding of supplier notification management, compliance, and business processes.
• Build confidence in data review, dashboard monitoring, KPI tracking, and reporting.
• Strengthen communication and stakeholder management through internal and external engagement.
• Apply problem-solving and continuous improvement skills to support business priorities.

To excel in this role

• Currently pursuing MSc/BSc qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Science, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Curiosity and interest in supply chain, compliance, planning, digital tools, or continuous improvement.
• Integrity, credibility, energy, and a self-driven approach to delivering results.

This internship is a strong opportunity to build practical supply chain experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment while contributing to meaningful business priorities.

PQ20

Required Skills

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Business Data Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Management, Business Processes, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Driving Continuous Improvement, Finance Analytics, Health Economics, Office Applications, Pharmacy Regulation, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Supply Change Management {+ 2 more}

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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

09/16/2026

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Requisition ID

R410365