Material Planning Intern - Business Analytics

The Programme

Join our dynamic Materials Department, where we play a pivotal role in shaping the Media Demand Plan in supporting the Master Schedule (MS) of our drives.

We are tasked with converting the Drive MS quantities into Media quantities by products, thereby crafting the crucial Recording Media Operation Demand Plan (RDP).  

This plan is integral to our factory planners' ability to synchronize production capacities with RDP requirements, considering yield rates, machine/tooling limitations, and material constraints to formulate the Master Production Schedule (MPS).   

You will: 

As a Material Planning Intern, contribute to support the seamless execution of the MPS by factory personnel, ensuring a continuous supply of Media to meet Drive MS requirements.

Involved in projects that enhance the accuracy of translating Media demands from the Drive MS Demand, using improved Excel-based planning files.   

What You Will Do

A key aspect of your involvement will be aiding in the capturing and reporting of Inventory costs to aligned with Finance reporting.

You will be supporting to ensure Recording Media Operation Inventory costs effectively within budget, particularly important due to our recent transition from Oracle to SAP systems.   

You will embark on three exciting projects designed to enhance our operational efficiency and align with our strategic objectives: 

• Develop a standardized Media demand computation template to expedite the EBO/LRP process and facilitate "what-if" scenarios. 
• Generate SAP reports that accurately reflect Inventory information, ensuring alignment with Finance reports. 
• Consolidate and organize Inventory data into user-friendly spreadsheets, streamlining reference and reporting processes.  

Required Skills and Abilities

• Numerically proficient with strong analytical skills. 
• Keen interest in understanding, translating complex data into compelling insights and communicating these insights effectively. 
• A great team player who thrives in collaborative environments. 
• Able to communicate effectively and work efficiently with various teams. 
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, and proficient in various Microsoft applications. 
• Able to commit Semester Internship (Dec/Jan to May)

Your experience includes:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business analytics or any relevant fields. 
• Creating advanced Microsoft Excel templates, including linked files, formulas, criteria setting, pivot tables, and V-lookups. 
• Developing tables and charts in Microsoft Excel. 
• Designing workflows in PowerPoint and possessing strong presentation skills.  

About Us:

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented, passionate, and diverse workforce of 40,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!