Intern - Supply Chain Optimization (part-time)

Internship Opportunity At Fresenius Medical Care

This internship provides a unique opportunity for a motivated student to contribute to a high-impact, end-to-end supply chain optimization project at Fresenius Medical Care. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to how strategic supply chain initiatives are planned and executed within a global healthcare organization while supporting key project management activities. In this role, the intern will engage with a dynamic, cross-functional team and gain visibility into executive-level decision-making. The project has direct implications for improving operational efficiency across Fresenius Medical Care clinics, enhancing the delivery of care to patients with kidney disease.

Principal Duties/Activities:

• Support project management efforts for the end-to-end supply chain optimization initiative
• Capture detailed notes during stakeholder meetings and leadership discussions
• Follow up on assigned action items with internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
• Assist in tracking project progress, timelines, and key milestones
• Help identify and resolve roadblocks or gaps in project execution
• Prepare meeting agendas, project documentation, presentations, and status reports as needed
• Organize meetings, coordinate communications, and maintain project tracking tools
• Interact with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Clinic Operations, Procurement, and Logistics
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment with a solution-oriented mindset
• Other duties as assigned

Stakeholder Management:

• Interact with cross-functional teams including consultant partners, Supply Chain, Clinic Operations, Procurement, and Logistics
• Support communication flow between project stakeholders and leadership teams
• Gain insight into the collaborative processes behind clinical and operational improvements
• Demonstrate discretion and professionalism, attention to detail, and follow-through when coordinating with multiple stakeholders

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Travel: up to ~25% (domestic), possible

Education:

• Actively pursuing a college degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Supply Chain, or a related field

Experience and Required Skills:

• Previous work experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding examples of academic achievement and extracurricular involvement/leadership
• Inquisitive and a self-directed learner
• Strong time management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities
• Strong executive presence
• Results-oriented

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring future sponsorship. This is a part-time paid hourly internship position (approx 20 hours/week). The duration of the internship is approximately 1-year depending on the candidate's availability and performance. We offer a supportive work environment where you can learn and grow your skills while making meaningful contributions to our organization's Supply Chain initiatives. If you are passionate about and eager to kick-start your career in Supply Chain, we encourage you to apply.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans