Supply Network Organization (SNO) Rotational Internship

Ferring Pharmaceuticals; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 13,392 - 20,088; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave policies

Support for family building journey

Mentorship during the program

Job summary

Ferring Pharmaceuticals in Lisbon is offering a 12-month Supply Chain Internship that rotates through Lifecycle Management and Customer Service & Order Management. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or students graduating in 2025, with a degree in a related field. Interns will gain hands-on experience and support processes ensuring efficient customer service. The company values diversity and inclusion, providing strong support for employees to build families.

Qualifications

• Available to commit to the full program timeline and rotation structure.
• Graduating in 2025 or recently graduated (within the last 12 months).
• Fluency in English mandatory; Portuguese and other languages valuable assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage product lifecycle activities from introduction through phase‑out.
• Support the customer order management team to ensure products reach customers on time.
• Coordinate between departments and external stakeholders.

Skills

Familiarity with Excel

ERP systems

SQL

Python

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Economics

Job description

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology.

Join Our Supply Chain Talent Pool

Interested in launching your supply chain career at Ferring? We want to hear from you.

The SNO Rotational Internship is a 12-month programme that rotates through Lifecycle Management and Customer Service & Order Management, giving you real experience in both areas.

How it works

• Apply once, stay visible: Your application remains active in our talent pool.
• We reach out when positions open that match your profile.
• No reapplication needed: Once you're in our pipeline, you'll be considered for all future cohorts.
• Rolling recruitment: We review applications continuously and hire as opportunities arise throughout the year.

The Programme

Ferring's premier talent pipeline transforms high‑potential graduates into supply chain experts.

Over 12 months, you'll rotate through two critical functions: Lifecycle Management and Customer Service & Order Management.

Programme Structure

• Two focus areas (6 months each).
• Dedicated support with a mentor who will be your main point of contact throughout the programme.
• Performance-based conversion to permanent roles.

Lifecycle Management

• Manage product lifecycle activities from introduction through phase‑out.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to coordinate lifecycle planning, product transitions, and supply chain adjustments.
• Support new product launches and existing product optimization.
• Bridge between Ferring operations, customer needs and lifecycle initiatives.

You’ll develop lifecycle management expertise, cross‑functional collaboration, strategic planning, stakeholder communication.

Customer Service & Order Management

• Support the customer order management team to ensure products reach customers efficiently and on time.
• Co‑ordinate between departments and external stakeholders.
• Hands‑on experience with order‑to‑delivery, inventory management and shipment tracking.
• Assist with day‑to‑day order monitoring, data management in reports and KPIs.

You’ll develop a customer‑centric mindset, order‑management expertise, problem‑solving methodology and cross‑functional collaboration with logistics teams.

Behind our innovation…There's you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
• Graduating in 2025 or recently graduated (within the last 12 months).
• Fluency in English mandatory; Portuguese and other languages valuable assets.
• Authorized to work in Portugal for the full 12‑month duration.
• Available to commit to the full program timeline and rotation structure.

What sets you apart

• Familiarity with Excel, ERP systems, or analytical tools such as SQL, Python, Tableau.
• Intellectual curiosity, collaborative mindset and learning agility.

Your Career Beyond the Programme

This programme is a talent pipeline for permanent roles within Ferring's Supply Network Organization. High performers receive priority consideration for full‑time positions with clear pathways toward specialist roles in Supply Chain.

People come first at Ferring

• Ferring commits to advocate for everyone's right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love.
• Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” – provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey.
• Parental leave for both birthing and non‑birthing parents.
• Extended support on family building journey.

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together.

Behind our purpose… There’s you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply! We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

Note to agencies: this search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles.

Location: Ferring Service Center Portugal