About the role#
As a Global Supply Chain Intern, you will spend 11 weeks working with experienced professionals to support the delivery of medicines to patients. You will gain hands-on experience in a global supply chain environment through mentorship, leadership engagement, and project work. This role is a foundation for future career growth within the company.
What you'll do#
- Analyze supply, demand, inventory, logistics, and operational data.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and operational performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to develop solutions.
- Prepare project updates and present recommendations to business stakeholders.
- Engage with company leaders to learn about business strategy.
- Build a professional network through social events and educational sessions.
- Present final project accomplishments to leadership.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Enrollment in a university for the semester following the internship.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
- Demonstrated leadership through extracurricular activities, academic projects, or previous employment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Experience with Microsoft Power BI for dashboards and data insights.
- Familiarity with SAP or a similar business system.
- Strong critical-thinking and communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: North Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About AbbVie
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company based in North Chicago, Illinois. It researches and manufactures medicines across several therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics. The organization operates as a public company with over 59,000 employees. It maintains a presence in various international locations such as Canada, South Korea, Japan, and Costa Rica.
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