B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.
Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Corporate Supply Planning Internship will include assignments and projects in the areas of business and key performance indicators reporting; data analytics; inventory management; demand management; capacity planning; and root cause analyses.
Job related training opportunities, objectives, expectations, and learning goals/outcomes include:
- On-the-job training of our SAP enterprise system, Business warehouse, SAP Integrated Business Planning, Power BI
- Contributor to the Data Analysis and Reporting needs of the department and its internal customers: running reports; analyzing data; enhancing and automating reports as requested
- Complete a data analytics project addressing a current supply chain planning need or challenge
- Gain an understanding of the role of a supply planning analyst and the value they provide to the firm
- Understand the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning work process and its value to the firm
Braun's Internship Program is designed to provide College and University enrolled or recently graduated students with a meaningful experience within the Life Sciences industry. The students are given an opportunity to gain a valuable corporate or operations learning experience through a finite project determined by each department. Projects vary for each intern assignment depending on the needs of the department, and each will provide the intern with both a meaningful and relevant work experience. Internships are a minimum of a ten-to-twelve week commitment. A mentor will be assigned to each intern to help guide them through their experience. Interns will be asked to conduct a presentation to their department outlining their internship experience.
The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
Expertise: Knowledge & Skills
- Assignments are routine and repetitious in nature. Work performed within narrowly defined parameters. Follows established procedures and guidelines.
- Normally receives detailed instructions on all work. Work is typically checked and monitored on a routine basis.
- May require some limited judgement in resolving problems.
- Contacts are primarily with direct supervisor, peers and subordinates.
Preferred Requirement:
- Computer skills desired: MS Office (especially Excel); knowledge/proficient in use of data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R programming, Tableau, Power BI); Enterprise System (SAP)
- Master’s level candidate preferred (Industrial Systems & Engineering; Supply Chain Management, etc.); Rising under-graduate senior considered
The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.
B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.
Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.
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