Buying and Master Data Intern
About The Position
We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead. The Intern will support the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) team by leading a focused project to clean up and validate active components in Bills of Materials (BOMs). This work is critical to ensure MRP runs accurately and efficiently, enabling proper planning, purchasing, and production execution across the supply chain. Scope of Position As a Buying and Master Data Intern, you will work closely with the Demand Planning team to support critical purchasing and inventory initiatives. You’ll gain exposure to the full demand planning cycle, cross-functional collaboration, and key systems ERP tools, and forecasting platforms.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
- Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
- Punctuality and dependability.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
- Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
- Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze component materials to identify obsolete, incorrect, or inactive component records.
- Partner with the MRP Buying Manager and cross-functional stakeholders (Engineering, Planning, Operations) to validate required component status.
- Assist in creating process guidelines and documentation to prevent future data integrity issues.
- Present progress updates and final project outcomes to Supply Chain leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
