Internship: Global Supply Chain Planning, Belgium

Business Introduction

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.

Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary

You will join our Global Supply Chain Planning team in Belgium for a 4 to 6 month internship in 2026. You will support planning activities that help ensure reliable supply and timely delivery. You will work closely with planners, operations, procurement and logistics to analyse data and improve processes. We value curiosity, collaboration and clear communication. This role gives hands-on responsibility, visible impact and a strong learning path while uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Support demand and supply planning tasks, including data collection and forecast updates.
• Analyse inventory, lead times and service metrics to identify supply risks and opportunities.
• Build simple supply scenarios to balance demand, capacity and inventory.
• Track shipments and coordinate with logistics and procurement partners to support on-time delivery.
• Contribute to small automation or process improvement tasks to increase planning efficiency.
• Prepare clear reports and visualisations to share insights with stakeholders.

Who you will work with

You will collaborate with supply planners, production planners, procurement, logistics and quality colleagues. You will receive coaching and regular feedback. Work will be practical, cross-functional and focused on learning.

What you will learn

• Core principles of integrated supply chain planning in a regulated environment.
• How to interpret forecasts, inventory metrics and supply performance.
• Scenario planning and basic risk mitigation techniques.
• How to present data clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Practical use of planning tools and spreadsheets.
• Continuous improvement methods relevant to supply planning.

This role matters

Your work will help reduce supply risk and improve availability for patients. You will take on real tasks and see the impact of your work across the supply chain.

Why You?

Basic Qualification

• Enrolled in a Bachelor or Master programme in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial or Business Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• The internship must be mandatory and formalised with a signed agreement between your educational establishment, you and GSK.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data and spreadsheets.
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.
• Willingness to work primarily on site in Belgium; limited hybrid options may apply.

Preferred Qualification

• Prior internship or project experience in supply chain, planning or logistics.
• Basic understanding of forecasting and inventory management concepts.
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Basic scripting or querying skills (Python or SQL) for data analysis.
• Ability to explain technical ideas simply to non-technical colleagues.
• Knowledge of French or Dutch is an advantage.

Work arrangements

This internship is primarily on site in Belgium. You will be expected to attend core activities and site learning sessions. Exact schedule and duration will be agreed with your educational establishment and follow Belgian regulations.

Skills

• Business Application Support
• Calendar Management
• Customer Service
• Digital Fluency
• Front Desk Operations
• Invoice Approval
• Office Management
• Travel Bookings

Benefits

• Any reimbursement, scholarship, allowance, or financial support will be provided in accordance with applicable local laws, regulations, and GSK site policies.
• More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.
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