Buyer/Planner Student

Daktronics•Brookings, SD

17h•$14 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Join Daktronics and be part of a team that creates cutting-edge digital LED display technology and audio systems. Experience the thrill of working on projects that bring excitement to sports events, attract customers worldwide, and guide people in their daily lives. At Daktronics, you’ll engage in meaningful work and have the chance to grow both personally and professionally. Our internships and student positions offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our products and industry practices. You’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative, and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures. We are committed to providing the resources and mentorship necessary to thrive in your position, ensuring you feel supported and are successful. What will the work look like for me? Jump-start your career and put your classroom knowledge to the test in a corporate setting. Our Buyer/Planner Student position will provide you with extensive learning opportunities and experiences that will enhance your potential. Our purchasing philosophy is to build ongoing partnerships with our suppliers and coordinate the material flow with the manufacturing groups in a lean manufacturing environment. The materials management function is the beginning of the manufacturing, made to order, pull manufacturing process. Specific responsibilities and experiences may include: Become knowledgeable of purchasing functions and procedures. Work as a member of the Material Management Team to ensure a steady flow of material through the plant. Process purchase requisitions for goods and services, including order entry, order placement, and expediting. Develop working relationships with outside vendors by communicating effectively via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings. Assist in analyzing daily reports and procuring materials to most effectively ensure component supply and prevent stock-outs, while also managing inventory levels. Work effectively as a team member, helping when and where needed. Make and implement suggestions for product and process improvement. Consistently complete quality work in a timely manner. Complete projects and other duties as needed or assigned. Become knowledgeable of company policies and procedures. Regularly and reliably work scheduled hours.

Requirements

The preferred applicant will be a student registered in at least 12 credits.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related programs.
The preferred applicant will be in their sophomore or junior year of school.
Only strong academic performers will be considered and must maintain an acceptable GPA.
Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application.
Self-motivated, flexible, team player, and detail oriented.
Enthusiastic for learning and working on new projects.
Flexible to ever-changing priorities and responsibilities.
General computer skills, including accurate keyboarding skills and ability to learn and navigate new software and tools.
Good oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, self-motivation.
Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Responsibilities

Become knowledgeable of purchasing functions and procedures.
Work as a member of the Material Management Team to ensure a steady flow of material through the plant.
Process purchase requisitions for goods and services, including order entry, order placement, and expediting.
Develop working relationships with outside vendors by communicating effectively via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
Assist in analyzing daily reports and procuring materials to most effectively ensure component supply and prevent stock-outs, while also managing inventory levels.
Work effectively as a team member, helping when and where needed.
Make and implement suggestions for product and process improvement.
Consistently complete quality work in a timely manner.
Complete projects and other duties as needed or assigned.
Become knowledgeable of company policies and procedures.
Regularly and reliably work scheduled hours.