Supply Chain Business Partner - VIE Contract
Location: Australia, Bangaroo
Target start date: 01/09/2026
iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.
Applicants must submit applications in English; those submitted only in French will not be considered by our non‐French speaking partners.
About the job
As a Supply Chain Business Partner VIE within our Supply chain team, you will be embedded in a real operational role. You will contribute to ensuring accurate demand forecasting, seamless logistics execution, and robust performance measurement frameworks that enable data‐driven decision‐making across the organisation.
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you'll help reimagine how life‐changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
Main responsibilities
* Support the development and maintenance of demand forecasts using statistical models, market intelligence, and collaborative inputs from commercial stakeholders.
* Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Commercial teams to gather qualitative and quantitative demand inputs, building your understanding of how market plans connect to supply chain capabilities.
* Analyse historical data, trends, seasonality patterns, and new product launches to contribute to the continuous refinement of forecast models.
* Assist in identifying process bottlenecks and developing optimisation solutions that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and service.
* Develop your root cause analysis (RCA) skills by contributing to investigations of performance gaps and the implementation of corrective actions.
* Participate in cross‐functional projects to enhance supply chain efficiency, resilience, and scalability.
* Develop knowledge of regulatory requirements, trade regulations, and import/export documentation standards in an international context.
* Support warehouse operations coordination and inventory positioning activities, building your understanding of how inventory strategy impacts customer service levels.
* Assist in managing end‐to‐end logistics documentation and customs clearance processes.
* Contribute to the resolution of logistics issues and disruptions, developing your problem‐solving and escalation management skills.
About you
Experience
* 0–2 years of professional experience; relevant internships, academic projects, and extracurricular activities are strongly valued.
* Experience or coursework related to pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
Soft and technical skills
* Academic knowledge of supply chain concepts, forecasting methodologies, and logistics principles.
* Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and/or demand planning tools — gained through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
* Analytical mindset with strong proficiency in Excel and an interest in data visualisation tools.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a structured, detail‐oriented manner with strong organisational skills.
* Genuine interest in international environments and cross‐functional collaboration.
* Academic or practical knowledge of S'OP/IBP processes.
* Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms.
* Knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies.
* Familiarity with advanced planning systems (SAP APO, Kinaxis RapidResponse, o9 Solutions, or equivalent).
Education
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Languages
* Fluent English (written and verbal).
Why choose us?
* Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
* Work at the forefront of AI‐powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
* Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
* Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting‐edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
* Power industry‐leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI‐driven innovation – at speed and scale.
* Transform lives worldwide by delivering life‐changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
* Work with AI, robotics, and next‐gen automation to redefine global manufacturing and supply.
Sanofi provides equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
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