Spring Co-Op 2027, Supply Chain Master Data Management

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

8d•$25 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vertex Supply Chain Master Data Management Co-Op is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an advanced degree in Information Technology, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Operations Management or other related fields. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Supply Chain functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. The application deadline for this co-op is November 15th. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the application deadline. Ready to apply? Submit your application and let’s turn possibilities into reality!

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across a variety of stakeholders.
Strong organizational and project-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and SharePoint.
Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027
You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – July 2027

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as Oracle or SAP.
Familiarity with supply chain planning platforms, such as Kinaxis RapidResponse.
Experience working with data, metrics, dashboards, reporting tools, or process documentation.

Responsibilities

Support the definition and documentation of master data governance, including data ownership, stewardship responsibilities, decision rights, process controls, and escalation pathways.
Assist with drafting and maintaining master data management processes, workflows, and supporting reference materials.
Support the collection, analysis, and presentation of metric results, trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
Support the review, validation, and maintenance of master data and planning parameters in systems such as OPM and Kinaxis RapidResponse.
Create supporting materials for team workshops and working sessions, including agendas, presentation content, discussion guides, meeting notes, decision logs, and action trackers.
Work offline with planners and other stakeholders to capture feedback on processes, data requirements, system usage, and documentation.
Partner with Supply Chain Planning, Systems, DTE, Technical Operations, and SMEs to support cross-functional alignment on master data and planning activities.
Help organize training-related content and maintain a log of feedback, revisions, and open items.

Benefits

Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes
Subsidized commuter benefits- transit and parking
Provided meals—free breakfast daily!
Career development opportunities and events, including C Suite engagement
Social events—both intern-only and company-wide
Location-specific perks and extras!
Recognition of National Intern Day
medical, dental and vision benefits
generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter)
educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
a generous commuting subsidy
matching charitable donations
401(k)