Global Logistics Co-op: Pharma Supply Chain Insight

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); Hybride; USD 34 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free gym access

Free meals

Commuter benefits

Company events

Career development

Résumé du poste

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston invites applications for a six‑month Global Logistics Co‑op, designed for students pursuing degrees in supply chain, logistics, or related fields. You will support strategic initiatives across the global logistics network, develop performance dashboards, and gain exposure to end‑to‑end pharmaceutical supply chains in a regulated environment.

The program emphasizes hands‑on experience, mentoring, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Previous internship, Co‑op, academic project, or other experience related to supply chain, operations, logistics, analytics, or project management preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools preferred.
• Interest and experience with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, and their application to supply chain, logistics, analytics, and business process improvement.
• Comfortable working with data to identify trends, develop insights, and support business decision‑making.
• Interest in supply chain strategy, transportation, warehousing, process improvement, and performance management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Exposure to ERP, transportation management, warehouse management, or other supply chain systems is a plus.
• Interest in pharmaceutical / biotechnology supply chains, cold chain logistics, and working in a regulated global environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co‑ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
• You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027
• You must be available to work full‑time, 40 hours per week from January – July 2027

Responsabilités

• Support strategic projects and initiatives focused on improving effectiveness, scalability, service, cost, and capabilities of the Global Logistics organization.
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and analysis to identify logistics industry trends, emerging capabilities, risks, and applicable opportunities.
• Support development and maintenance of Global Logistics strategic roadmap, project plans, business cases, presentations, and other decision‑support materials.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects and working sessions and assist with tracking actions, deliverables, milestones, and business outcomes.
• Support logistics supplier and capability assessments including analysis of service offerings, network capabilities, technology, and performance.
• Support evaluation emerging technology and AI‑enabled use cases within Global Logistics, including opportunity identification, business value assessment, and development of recommendations or pilot concepts.
• Assist in collection, analysis, reporting, and visualization of logistics performance data, including metrics related to service, cost, quality, compliance, and supplier performance.
• Support development and enhancement of performance scorecards, dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting.
• Analyze logistics data to identify trends, root causes, improvement opportunities, and insights to support business decisions.
• Support preparation for supplier business reviews and internal performance and governance meetings.
• Gain exposure to transportation and warehousing operations supporting Vertex’s global pharmaceutical supply chain.
• Support selected operational analyses or improvement initiatives as business priorities and development opportunities arise.

Connaissances

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Data analytics

AI & automation

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain knowledge

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Supply Chain Management

Advanced degree program eligibility

Outils

ERP systems

Transportation management systems

Warehouse management systems

Description du poste

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston invites applications for a six‑month Global Logistics Co‑op, designed for students pursuing degrees in supply chain, logistics, or related fields. You will support strategic initiatives across the global logistics network, develop performance dashboards, and gain exposure to end‑to‑end pharmaceutical supply chains in a regulated environment.

The program emphasizes hands‑on experience, mentoring, and cross‑functional collaboration.