Summer 2027 Supply Chain Internship

About the role

Lonza is recruiting candidates for its 2027 On‑site Summer Internship program (approximately 12 weeks). The Supply Chain Intern will support scheduling, MRP planning, logistics, and warehousing operations at the Portsmouth site, gaining hands‑on experience with demand planning, SAP/ERP systems, and supply‑chain projects focused on operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduling, MRP planning, logistics, and warehousing activities.
• Assist with demand planning and use SAP/ERP systems (training provided via Michael Management).
• Participate in supply‑chain projects aimed at operational excellence.
• Coordinate with customers and help manage production scheduling.
• Track inventory key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Gain exposure to tools such as Access Orchestrate.
• Contribute to weekly SAP reporting and master data management.

Requirements

• Completion of junior year (approximately 90 credits) toward a B.S. degree in a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Currently enrolled in a BS or MS academic program.
• Ability to commit to at least 40 hours per week for the full May‑August internship period.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivation and strong teamwork orientation.
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute projects.
• Research skills and attention to detail.

Schedule

The internship runs from May through August, requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week.

About the Company

Lonza is a global leader and trusted supplier to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the company operates production, R&D, and business sites worldwide. Lonza’s purpose is to “Enable a Healthier World,” and its vision is to “Bring Any Therapy to Life.”

Location

The internship is based at Lonza’s Portsmouth, New Hampshire site—a clinical‑to‑commercial, multi‑product manufacturing facility that produces therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins. The campus offers an on‑site cafeteria, fitness center, and other amenities, and is located near Boston, Portland, and Manchester, with easy access to restaurants, museums, theaters, the ocean, and mountains.