Perrigo is proud to partner with Western Michigan University (WMU) on a Supply Chain Co-Op. Our Ascend program enables WMU students to gain real life experience throughout an entire year. This not only benefits the students but also provides a pipeline of talented individuals for full time employment.
Aaron Hose is one of our most recent Co-Op Students who is studying Integrated Supply Management and Business Analytics. Below Aaron shares insights into his time with Perrigo so far!
Can you tell us about your internship? Currently I am interning on the Supply Network Planning Team within the Tablet Value Stream identifying and mitigating potential supply related issues. My time at Perrigo has served as a great opportunity to practice my studies in a professional work environment, while dramatically expanding my knowledge and application of concepts I studies at WMU.
What are the advantages of undertaking this Co-Op? The Ascend Program has given me the opportunity to build valuable professional relationships at Perrigo with individuals who have many years of experience and have developed expertise in various areas. Working on the SNP team was extremely beneficial as an intern, as I was able to have visibility and insight into different areas such as operations, sales & marketing, and even engineering. Additionally, I was able to be part of SAP IBP(Integrated Business Planning) going live; An updated ERP system that provides end-to-end visibility and control over the entire supply chain with a goal to integrate with other SAP modules, enabling Perrigo to synchronize their planning activities across departments and functions. Developing a better understanding of the day-to-day duties as a supply chain professional through Perrigo’s internship has given me the experience and confidence to begin a full-time role post-graduation.
What's next for you? Following the completion of my internship at Perrigo, I will be returning to WMU for my last semester this Fall and graduating in December 2024. I look forward to moving into a full-time role post-graduation, and using the skills I have developed at Perrigo will be an instrumental part of that.
Interested in joining Perrigo? Visit our Career Site for all available opportunities!