I have done 12 weeks (3 months) internship in Supply Chain department in Sanofi Aventis a leading mutinational pharmaceutical firm. And looking to proceed my career in supply chain.
Focus during internship was on Key Tasks performed by the department as per Global Corporate Guidelines;
- The purchase to payment
- Delivery method and process
- The value chain within the departments operation and the chain of command
Learning during Internship:
▪ Orientation and Hands on SAP ERP and usage of other tools
▪ Value Chain Analysis
▪ Processing of all Supply Chain Statutory Requirements including:
• Bill of Lading
• Goods Receipt Note
• Goods Declaration
Worked on Key Supply Chain Operational Activities:
▪ Planning of local and import supply chain calendar
▪ Making Purchase Orders on SAP
▪ Completion of Bank payment instrument (Bank Contract, LC and Advance Payment) and follow ups with cross-functional teams for proper execution
▪ Maintained a dynamic database of Vendors/Suppliers and Banks
▪ Coordination on artwork and bromides with cross functional teams
▪ Value Chain analysis and improving savings for Gross Margin Improvement
▪ Exploring new Raw Material and Packaging Material sources
▪ Assistance in budget 2020 exercise
▪ Visits of Warehouses to handle raw material and packaging material issues (Batch No., GRN, etc.) on the spot
▪ Explored contemporary situations and future innovations to add value