Supply Chain Intern

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

The position is a 12-month contract, with the possibility of an extension, and we are seeking candidates who are likely to contribute to the full term. As a Supply Chain Intern, you will play an integral role in improving our processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This is an outstanding opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real-world projects, collaborate with industry authorities, and develop the foundational skills to grow within a global life sciences organization.

Key responsibilities:

As a Supply Chain Intern, you will play a vital role in supporting and improving our supply chain operations. Your contributions will directly impact process efficiency, compliance, and data accuracy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating shipments from the Resource Rd. Warehouse to vendors and customers, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.

• Assisting with annual maintenance of the Certificate of Origin database by following up with vendors.

• Crafting and submitting Expense Purchase Orders (POs) for operating departments.

• Handling FEDEX shipments and ensuring all logistical paperwork is accurately handled.

• Providing administrative support to Customer Service and Logistics/Transportation leaders.

• Supporting SOP reviews for 2025 and collaborating with Supply Chain leadership to update and upload documents to the Document Management System (DMS).

• Building and maintaining databases for key areas such as: Tariff impact tracking & Distribution cost analysis

• Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) cost tracking

• Preparing and submitting weekly and monthly metrics and performance reports.

• Participating in additional projects as assigned to support team goals.

• Adhering to all safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), while demonstrating the core values of collaboration and integrity.

Key requirements:

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, Supply Chain, E-commerce, or a related field (3rd or 4th year students preferred).

• Strong analytical mentality with a problem-solving approach and a passion for continuous improvement.

• Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills; able to prioritize optimally.

• Proven technical writing abilities, particularly in compliance and documentation.

• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across complementary teams and stakeholders.

• Confirmed initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal direction.

• Business acumen and a keen understanding of industry trends and supply chain dynamics.

• Sophisticated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as meaningful as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.