Job Posting Start Date 01-29-2024 Job Posting End Date 02-02-2024
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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, this Summer, we’re looking to add a Strategic Planning Intern located in our Salt Lake City, Utah site.
Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager, the student will be focused on advanced strategic planning and system tools by working with the material and planning teams to ensure on-time and efficient delivery of final product to the Flex site.
What a typical day looks like:
- Create daily production schedules and ensure that deadlines are met
- Ensure efficiency in scheduling with CTB (Clear to Build) utilization
- Liaise between the Material Account Manager and Program Teams on demand management
- Work closely with production personnel on accountabilities and productivity issues
- Ensure smooth transaction of manufacturing process to raw materials
- Develop strategies and liaise with operational teams on capacity & equipment utilization
- Work closely with operations to ensure smooth flow from raw material to final goods stage
- Use knowledge and experience of process flow to provide a useful resource to Materials on ERP and business system issues
- Provide training to staff members as required
- Report key metrics as required
- Attend team meetings and support project work as needed
Student qualities we’re seeking for this internship assignment:
- Undergrad (Junior or Senior status) pursuing degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related major
- Planning skills
- Data Analytics experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred
- Highly collaborative, analytical and excellent communication skills
- Previous internship experience, a plus!
Salt Lake City Internship Program Requirements:
- Available to start May 28, 2024, and work 40 hours/week (in-person) for a 10-12 week Summer assignment
- Currently enrolled in 4-year accredited university
- 3.0 minimum GPA
Job Category
Intern
Relocation: Not eligible
Is Sponsorship Available?
No
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