Network Planning & Data Analytics Intern

AstraZeneca plc; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Tarzana, CA invites Master's and MBA students for a 10-week internship in Supply Chain analytics from June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027. You will analyze slot utilization, build Power BI dashboards, and develop demand-capacity models for biopharma operations.

Applicants should be pursuing a Master's or MBA with strong data skills in Excel and Python, experience with dashboards (Power BI/Tableau), and the ability to communicate insights clearly to business teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's or MBA in a relevant field.
• Strong data analytical literacy with Excel/Python.
• Experience cleaning and analyzing large datasets from coursework or work.
• Clear written and verbal communication for business insights.
• Hands-on Power BI or Tableau dashboard experience.
• Interest in biopharma/healthcare ops preferred.
• Exposure to optimization or ML methods is beneficial.
• Experience with automation or generative AI tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing slot utilization, booking, and release data to identify capacity gaps.
• Build automated Power BI/Excel dashboards to track capacity vs demand for monthly S&OP reviews.
• Develop demand-capacity scenario models and prototype automation or AI tools to reduce manual planning work.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Python

Dashboarding

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's student

MBA student

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Automation tools

Job description

We are looking for Master's level and MBA students studying Supply Chain Management, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science or a related field for a 10-week internship role at our site in Tarzana, CA from June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027.

Position Description:

• Analyze manufacturing slot utilization, booking, and release data to find capacity gaps and missed-slot causes.
• Build automated Power BI/Excel dashboards to track capacity against demand for monthly S&OP reviews.
• Develop demand-capacity scenario models and prototype automation or AI tools to reduce manual planning work.

Position Requirements:

• Master's level and MBA students studying Supply Chain Management, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science or a related field.
• Strong data analytical literacy using different tools, such as Excel, Python, or automation tools is required.
• Experience cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting large or messy datasets from coursework, projects, or work is required.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to summarize analysis into short insights for a business audience is required.
• Hands‑on experience building dashboards in Power BI or Tableau is preferred.
• Coursework or project experience in supply chain management, operations management, capacity planning, or forecasting is preferred.
• Experience building scenario, sensitivity, or simulation models to support business decisions is preferred.
• Preference for applicants with an interest in biopharma, healthcare operations, or cell and gene therapy.
• Exposure to optimization, statistics, or machine learning methods is beneficial.
• Experience with automation or generative AI tools such as Power Automate or Copilot, or prototyping digital solutions in class projects, case competitions, or past jobs is beneficial.
• Prior internship or work experience in operations, consulting, or analytics is a plus.
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2027.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• This role will not be granting CPT support.
• Ability to report onsite to Tarzana, CA site 3 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• Compensation: $41.50 - $50 per hour.

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Date Posted
09-Nov-2026

Closing Date
06-Dec-2026

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