Supply Chain Intern
Job Description:
• Support supplier relationships to drive alignment on component pipeline and risk assessments.
• Develop global sourcing strategies, identify and evaluate new supplier opportunities.
• Partner with cross functional and systems teams to build supply chain integrations into existing PLM system.
• Assist with collecting quotes from suppliers, leading negotiations and driving bottoms up cost analysis.
• Support the development of our supply chain spend analytics processes and systems.
• Conduct market research of current business trends, industry changes, cost drivers, global pricing and market conditions.
• Drive collaboration between cross-functional stakeholders to identify cost savings opportunities by optimizing design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Assist with bottoms-up-cost modeling for custom components.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as we scale globally and across new offices.
Requirements:
• Actively pursuing an MBA or a Master’s degree in Business, Engineering Management, Supply Chain, Operations, or a similar field, graduating in Spring 2027.
• BS in a relevant technical field e.g. Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering also preferred.
• Must have at least 2+ years of work experience, preferably in an Operations-focused role, prior to going back for your Master’s or MBA.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail, prioritization, and triage of complicated issues.
• Ability to develop strategic insights and trends.
• Advanced analytical skills, ability to translate data into insights and craft executive presentations.
• Self-motivated, proactive, creative, and critical problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous settings.
• Experience collaborating and working with cross-functional teams.
• Preferred experience in supply chain or manufacturing or planning.
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Professional development stipend
• Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
• Flexible, employee-led remote model
• Opportunities for career development and growth
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• Support supplier relationships to drive alignment on component pipeline and risk assessments.
• Develop global sourcing strategies, identify and evaluate new supplier opportunities.
• Partner with cross functional and systems teams to build supply chain integrations into existing PLM system.
• Assist with collecting quotes from suppliers, leading negotiations and driving bottoms up cost analysis.
• Support the development of our supply chain spend analytics processes and systems.
• Conduct market research of current business trends, industry changes, cost drivers, global pricing and market conditions.
• Drive collaboration between cross-functional stakeholders to identify cost savings opportunities by optimizing design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Assist with bottoms-up-cost modeling for custom components.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles as we scale globally and across new offices.
Requirements:
• Actively pursuing an MBA or a Master’s degree in Business, Engineering Management, Supply Chain, Operations, or a similar field, graduating in Spring 2027.
• BS in a relevant technical field e.g. Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering also preferred.
• Must have at least 2+ years of work experience, preferably in an Operations-focused role, prior to going back for your Master’s or MBA.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail, prioritization, and triage of complicated issues.
• Ability to develop strategic insights and trends.
• Advanced analytical skills, ability to translate data into insights and craft executive presentations.
• Self-motivated, proactive, creative, and critical problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous settings.
• Experience collaborating and working with cross-functional teams.
• Preferred experience in supply chain or manufacturing or planning.
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Professional development stipend
• Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
• Flexible, employee-led remote model
• Opportunities for career development and growth
Apply tot his job
Apply To this Job