Intern, Inventory Planning & Governance

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

United States

On-site

USD 33,062 - 44,083

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid hourly wage
Paid company holidays
Access to office amenities
Professional development opportunities
Opportunities for community engagement

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in the United States is offering a Summer Internship in the Global Supply Chain Planning Team. Interns will enhance inventory management processes through analytics, support cross-functional partners, and drive data-driven decisions. Ideal candidates are pursuing a relevant degree and possess strong analytical and Excel skills. This internship provides practical industry experience, with a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for professional development. Relocation may be necessary for some roles.

Qualifications

  • Students must be currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. university or have graduated within one year.
  • Availability for full-time work (40 hours a week) is required.
  • Relocation for onsite roles may be necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing inventory governance metrics and analytics dashboards.
  • Analyze inventory trends and product flows.
  • Collaborate with planners to validate planning assumptions.

Skills

Analytical abilities
Problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Excel
Attention to detail
Basic understanding of supply chain
Curiosity and initiative

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI
Tableau
ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting‑edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

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.

The Global E2E Product Supply Chain Team (GSP) is a subunit of the Global Supply Chain Planning Organization and is accountable for delivering credible 36‑month horizon manufacturing and distribution plans to the Manufacturing and Distribution Organizations, ensuring continued product supply to patients and optimum inventory levels as per financial guidelines.

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.‑functional partners, the intern will contribute to initiatives that enhance end‑to‑end ‑driven decision making.

During the internship, the intern will:
  • 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.‑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. ‑solving abilities
  • 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 the 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.

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