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Job Description

Digital & Automation Intern – Supply Chain Planning

Overview

Role Title: Digital & Automation Intern – Supply Chain Planning
Locations: Illkirch, France
Reports to: Supply Chain Planning, Europe
Function: Digital Development – RSD Europe
Duration:

Why This Internship Is Exciting for Student?

As a Digital & Automation Intern, you won’t just “support projects”—you’ll own meaningful digital initiatives that improve how Thermo Fisher’s European Supply Chain operates. You’ll design automation tools, build dashboards, and help shape the digital transformation strategy across multiple countries.

This role is an ideal fit for students looking to develop real-world automation, analytics, and process improvement skills inside a global science and technology leader.

What You Will Work On (Hands-On, Resume-Ready Experience)

1. Build Real Automation Tools

• Design and test automation solutions using Power Automate, Power Apps, Python, or low-code platforms.
• Develop bots that eliminate repetitive tasks and create measurable efficiency improvements.
• Partner with Digital Ambassadors to identify new automation opportunities and demonstrate their value.

2. Create Data Dashboards & Insights

• Build Power BI or Tableau dashboards used by operational teams.
• Analyze live supply chain data to support decision-making.
• Standardize reporting templates and document data flows across sites

3. Drive Continuous Improvement (PPI)

• Participate in Lean/PPI workshops and problem-solving sessions.
• Map processes, identify bottlenecks, and contribute to business cases for digital improvements.

Support Strategic Projects

• Help deliver the European Digital Development roadmap.
• Track milestones, support governance communication, and align with leadership priorities.
   

5. Boost Digital Culture Across Europe

• Support Digital Bootcamps, Tech Talks, and Expos.
• Create communication materials to showcase success stories and innovations.

 What You Will Learn (Your Take-Home Value)

• Automation development using Power Automate, Python, and low-code tools.
• Data visualization and analytics in a complex, multinational supply chain.
• PPI methodology and structured problem-solving.
• How strategic digital transformation is executed at scale.
  These skills translate directly into roles in data science, supply chain analytics, operations engineering, and digital transformation.

Who Thrives in This Internship

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• A student in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Supply Chain, or Digital Business
• Curious and analytical, with basic programming knowledge (Python, VBA, or low-code)
• Excited about automation, problem-solving, and digital change
• Communicative and eager to work in an international environment

 Why Students Choose This Internship

• Real responsibility: Interns build tools that are actually deployed and used.
• Mentorship: Direct coaching from digital and supply chain experts.
• International exposure: Collaborate with teams across Europe.
• Clear growth path: Experience directly aligned with today’s most in-demand digital roles.

Purpose-driven work: Support Thermo Fisher’s mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safe