The Role The Global Material Planning Team at Moderna is seeking a highly analytical and automation-driven Co-Op to help modernize how we plan materials across our global network. As a Material Planning & AI Co-Op, you will work at the intersection of supply chain, data, and automation. You will support the transformation of our planning processes by developing automated tools, AI-enabled workflows, and scalable data solutions that improve decision-making, visibility, and efficiency across the material planning function. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience applying AI and automation within a global biotech supply chain environment. This position will run from July 13th-December 11th, 2026. Here’s What You’ll Do Design and implement automated solutions to improve material planning processes, reducing manual work and increasing decision speed. Develop and deploy GPT-based tools and AI agents to support planners in areas such as safety stock refresh analysis, lead time validation, inventory risk identification, and KPI commentary generation. Build and automate weekly and monthly planning KPIs using tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Python, Chat GPT or SAP data extracts. Support development of scalable methodologies for maintaining planning master data Analyze large datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, and Site Planning to translate business needs into digital solutions. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and digital-first thinking. Lead a defined automation or AI pilot project from concept to implementation. Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications) Current student enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics/Finance, or related field. Foundational understanding of supply chain processes (demand planning, S&OP, MRP, inventory management, procurement, etc.). Strong analytical skills with experience working with structured data. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data visualization tools. At Moderna, we are focused on delivering on our mission by enabling talent to thrive. For this role, we are currently unable to offer immigration sponsorship. Candidates must already hold work authorization in US and be able to maintain that status without the need for future sponsorship. This position is site-based, requiring you to be at Moderna’s site full-time. This position is not eligible for remote work. Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications) Experience with Python, Power Automate, SQL, Co Pilot or other automation tools Familiarity with SAP, IBP, MRP logic, or ERP systems. Exposure to AI tools (LLMs, prompt engineering, GPT development, or workflow automation). Experience building dashboards, data models, or automated reports. Demonstrated curiosity about applying AI to real-world business problems. Strong problem-solving mindset and comfort working with ambiguity. Ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations. Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills. Ability to learn quickly on the job and work under deadlines with minimal oversight. Pay & Benefits At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our co-op benefits are designed to support you during your time with us —at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Free premium access to meditation and mindfulness classes Subsidized commuter benefits Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, volunteer days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown Location-specific perks and extras The salary range for this role is $20.00 - $60.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance. About Moderna Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities. Our Working Model As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. Equal Opportunities Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply! Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Accommodations We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license. Our Mission and Vision At Moderna we are pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA). This novel drug platform builds on the discovery that modified mRNA can direct the body’s cellular machinery to produce nearly any protein of interest, from native proteins to antibodies and other entirely novel protein constructs that can have therapeutic activity inside and outside of cells. We have a clear mission to propel the field of mRNA science forward and deliver new medicines to patients and a unique vision for how to achieve this mission. Our Mission: To deliver on the promise of transformative messenger RNA (mRNA) science to bring new medicines to patients. Our Vision: To unlock the potential of mRNA by establishing an ecosystem of teams and partners that will work together to develop the broadest possible array of drugs, across diverse therapeutic areas and routes of administration, for serious diseases that are not treatable today. Third Party Staffing Agencies Moderna does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. For the protection of all parties involved in the recruiting process, resumes will only be accepted from recruiters/agencies if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position. Unsolicited resumes sent to Moderna from recruiters/agencies do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter/agency and Moderna and do not obligate Moderna to pay fees if we hire from those resumes. 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