Global Supply Planning Intern

ACCOUNTABILITY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Chain Intern to join our Global Supply Planning team. In this role, you will support strategic planning initiatives, data integrity management, and cross-functional coordination. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global supply chain operations and contribute to the optimization of planning processes within a multinational environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Tactical Supply Planning & Monitoring:

• Assist in monitoring monthly updates to product stocking strategies, including stock policies, service level, safety stock, lead time, lot size, etc.
• Generate and distribute performance reports to key stakeholders to ensure alignment between operation and strategic planning.
• Support the maintenance and validation of demand-to-supply forecast mapping records to ensure data accuracy.
• Support to manage and maintain commercial Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ) to ensure all data is up-to-date and compliant with company terms and conditions.

2. Process Improvement:

• Support the "Planning Parameters Refreshment" initiative by collecting, auditing, and cross-checking supply chain data with regional teams.
• Ensure data consistency across global systems to drive high-quality planning outcomes.

3. Data analysis & Reporting:

• Assist in managing and refreshing global inventory dashboards, providing clear summaries of finished goods status.
• Analyze data trends and report findings to the global supply planning team to support decision-making.
• Utilize advanced Excel or BI tools to improve data visibility and reporting efficiency.

4. Project coordination:

• Act as a liaison between multiple functional teams to track project progress according to established timelines.
• Facilitate communication and follow-ups to ensure project milestones are met across different time zones and regions.

REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS:

Education & Professional Background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulation, Pivot Tables, etc.) is essential. Familiarity with Data Visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Python) is a plus.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong ability to handle large datasets, perform cross-checks, and identify data discrepancies.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Soft Skills: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced global environment.
• Availability: Able to work 3-5 days per week for a duration of 6 months.

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