Spring Co-Op 2027, Supply Chain Master Data Management

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

4d•$25 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Chain Master Data Management Co-Op is a six-month experiential training program supporting initiatives to improve the governance, quality, documentation, and usability of master data and planning parameters for products managed by Commercial Supply Chain Planning. The Co-Op will collaborate with Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Digital Technology & Engineering (DTE), Technical Operations, and other subject-matter experts to define and document data-related processes, establish supporting materials, measure key metrics, and gather stakeholder feedback. The Co-Op will contribute to master data governance practices, process documentation, training materials, workshop content, and documentation repositories. This is a full-time, paid temporary role from January through July 2027, offered through a third-party agency partner. The position is hybrid in Boston, with three days per week onsite and ad hoc flexibility.

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; the company does not provide sponsorship for internships, co-ops, or entry-level roles in this part of the organization.
Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027.
Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, from January through 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 defining and documenting 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 collecting, analyzing, and presenting metric results, trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
Support reviewing, validating, and maintaining master data and planning parameters in systems such as OPM and Kinaxis RapidResponse.
Create materials for team workshops and working sessions, including agendas, presentation content, discussion guides, meeting notes, decision logs, and action trackers.
Work 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 subject-matter experts 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.