Intern, Inventory Planning & Governance

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid hourly wage

Company holidays & sick time

Professional development opportunities

On-site gym access

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. invites students to join a Summer Internship in Global Supply Chain Planning. The 10–12 week program offers exposure to inventory governance, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration with global planners.

Interns will build dashboards, analyze trends, and validate planning data while contributing to end-to-end supply reliability. On-site and remote options may apply; 40 hours/week with a paid hourly wage in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage and organize large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory governance metrics and analytics dashboards.
• Analyze inventory trends, product flows, and supply/demand signals.
• Partner with planners to validate planning assumptions and master data.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel (Pivot/Lookup)

Data interpretation

Time management

Curiosity/initiative

Supply chain basics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain/Engineering/Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Oracle Planning

Job description

Summary

The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, while gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Over the course of 10 - 12 weeks our interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects.

Job Description / Project

This role will support key activities within the Global Supply Chain Planning organization, focusing on integrating industry best practices into GSP's inventory management tools, processes, and systems. Working closely with global planners and cross‑functional partners, the intern will contribute to initiatives that enhance end‑to‑end supply reliability, strengthen inventory controls, and drive data‑driven decision making.

Internship Activities

• Assist with the development, maintenance, and improvement of inventory governance metrics and analytics dashboards.
• Analyze inventory trends, product flows, and supply/demand signals to identify potential risks, inefficiencies, or optimization opportunities.
• Partner with planners to validate planning assumptions, lead‑time data, bill of materials, and master data elements that impact planning accuracy and supply continuity.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas); familiarity with data visualization or analytics tools is a plus.
• Ability to manage and organize large data sets with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Curiosity, a strong sense of initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of supply chain, operations, logistics, or inventory management principles from coursework or prior experience.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with supply chain planning concepts such as demand planning, inventory optimization, material flows, or S&OP/IBP processes.
• Experience with analytics, reporting, or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Exposure to ERP or planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or comparable platforms) through coursework or prior internships.
• Interest in process improvement, standardization, or documentation development.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative while also contributing effectively in team environments.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to explore, ask questions, and propose thoughtful solutions.

Qualifications / Eligibility

• Student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full‑time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after completion of the internship or have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program.
• Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on‑site, hybrid roles. Some positions will be open to remote interns, but employee must be within United States borders.

Benefits of a BioMarin Internship

• Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time.
• Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on‑the‑job experiences.
• Comprehensive, value‑added project(s).
• Develop skills specific to your major.
• Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
• Participate in company all‑hands meetings, monthly community lunches.
• Corporate office amenities such as 24/7 on‑site gym, coffee truck, snacks.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups.

Note: This description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $24 to $32 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.