Global Supply Planner Intern
About The Position
Garmin is seeking a full-time Global Supply Planner Intern at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The intern will perform aspects of manufacturing and distribution operations related to production, warehousing, and global product distribution. The role supports supply chain planning activities to help ensure Garmin products are produced and delivered efficiently. The intern will gain hands-on experience with supply chain systems, tools, and processes; learn how KPIs measure success and support business objectives; and analyze data to identify trends, support decisions, and recommend process improvements. The role also involves supporting stakeholders, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and helping plan and coordinate finished-goods manufacturing and distribution across Garmin’s worldwide production and distribution locations. The position includes opportunities to contribute to process design and improvement, documentation and checklists, project cost-benefit analysis, and reporting results to management. Garmin states that the position is eligible for its benefit program; details are available through Garmin Intern Benefits.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, Analytics, Business Administration, or another related field.
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 as a general rule.
- Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Superior organizational and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail and quality.
Nice To Haves
- Basic understanding of supply chain concepts through coursework or projects.
- Experience leading group projects, facilitating teams, or managing project deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience with supply chain systems, tools, and processes used to support planning and operations.
- Learn how key performance indicators (KPIs) measure success and support business objectives.
- Analyze data to identify trends, support decision-making, and develop recommendations to improve supply chain processes.
- Assist in identifying operational challenges, researching solutions, and providing timely support to stakeholders.
- Contribute to a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement while demonstrating Garmin’s values.
- Participate in team discussions and projects, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and help prioritize daily tasks to meet business needs.
- Support planning and coordination of finished-goods manufacturing and distribution across Garmin production and distribution locations worldwide.
- Develop an understanding of supply chain planning principles, inventory management, and product flow throughout the manufacturing and distribution network.
- Perform aspects of manufacturing and distribution operations relating to production, warehousing, and global product distribution.
- Support process design and improvement, process documentation and checklists, project cost-benefit analysis, and reporting results to management.
Benefits
- Eligible for Garmin’s benefit program; details are provided through Garmin Intern Benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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