Job Description

Student

Job Location: Laval, Quebec, CAN

Job Requisition ID: 15034

Join our global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes to our patients. We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that doesn't just wait for change but actively creates it—where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.

Reporting to the Manager of Planning, you will provide critical support to the production planning team at the Bausch Health Laval manufacturing site. This role offers a hands-on introduction to supply chain management within the pharmaceutical industry. You will assist in interfacing with key customers, utilizing the SAP S/4HANA ERP system, and helping to maintain a production schedule that balances resource efficiency with customer needs. You will also have the opportunity to assist in high-impact projects, such as product transfers and new launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Management: Assist in securing monthly forecasts from external customers and entering them into the local system.

• Demand Validation: Help review and validate internal demand signals arriving via system interfaces.

• SAP Support: Learn to create Purchase Orders (POs) and Sales Orders within SAP and validate data entry accuracy.

• Material Coordination: Review the availability of raw materials and packaging components against upcoming production requirements.

• Scheduling Support: Execute process order completeness checks using the Planning Helper tool and assist in developing finite production schedules.

• Meeting Participation: Join weekly production meetings to help validate schedules and participate in daily Operations Tier 2 (LEAN) meetings.

• Order Tracking: Monitor order release status and delivery timelines, helping to communicate updates or delays to customers.

• Inventory Control: Assist in updating priority lists for Quality releases and processing destruction requests for obsolete or expired inventory.

• Project Support: Support the planning and tracking of validation batches for new product launches and transfers.

• Process Improvement: Contribute to LEAN improvement initiatives to help optimize plant efficiency and minimize waste.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program, ideally specializing in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Business Administration.

• Tech Savvy: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel). Familiarity with Power BI is a significant asset.

• Systems: A quick learner with an interest in mastering SAP S/4HANA and other ERP tools.

• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; ability to facilitate small discussions and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Analytical Mindset: Strong attention to detail and a knack for problem-solving.

Previous Experience (Preferred)

• Previous internship or office experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment is an asset.
• An interest in or basic understanding of the regulations governing the pharmaceutical or food industries (e.g., GMP standards).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates collaboration.