Supply Chain Young Graduate Development Program
Explore the full scope of supply chain manufacturing at J&J in this three-year rotational program. It is offered in Belgium in Beerse, Geel and Ghent.
What is the Supply Chain Young Graduate Development Program?
Ready to build your supply chain leadership skills while making an impact with your career? Participants in this three-year program can be assigned to the following organizations:
- Innovative medicine supply chain, chemical production (Geel)
- Clinical supply chain
- CAR-T supply chain
- Deliver
- Engineering and property services
- Innovative medicine supply chain, pharmaceutical production (Beerse)
During the program, participants rotate yearly within their assigned organization to gain experience in different functional areas, such as production, quality, planning, engineering, technical operations and warehouse. After completing three rotations, participants can look for a permanent role within the company.
- Open for application: September - October / February - March
- Program starts: September
Where is the program offered?
Where is the program offered?
This program is offered in Belgium in Beerse, Geel and Ghent.
What are the application requirements?
Ideal candidates for this program have strong technical capabilities as well as exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates should be able to thrive in a highly complex, global work environment, and excel at taking initiative, setting priorities and exceeding goals. Requirements include:
- Master of Engineering, including bio-engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering and business engineering
- Master of Science, including biomedical, pharmaceutical, etc.
- In process of obtaining a master’s degree in engineering or science during their year in the program and have a strong interest in production and supply chain operations
- An additional master's degree in management is preferred
Candidates should also be:
- Flexible and willing to step out of their comfort zones
- Proactive and able to take ownership of their tasks
- Able to navigate complex issues as they relate to business needs
- Decisive and able to multitask
- Fluent in English and Dutch (or willing to become fluent in Dutch)
Program focus areas
- Project management
- Innovative medicine manufacturing
- Supply chain management (planning, manufacturing and procurement)
- Quality and regulatory compliance
- Manufacturing operations
- Customer and logistics services (distribution, transportation and warehousing)
- Product and process analysis and improvement methodologies (six sigma, lean, design excellence)
Note that program application windows can vary.
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