Planning Intern

Lindt & Sprüngli • Stratham, NH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Planning Intern will analyze datasets across Lindt USA’s supply chain to develop data-driven processes that optimize inventory levels. The role supports development of a Material Planning tool that generates safety stock recommendations, balancing inventory investment with service requirements to reduce excess stock while maintaining supply continuity.

The 12-week Lindternship program provides undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience and opportunities to contribute to business-impacting projects. Interns are paired with a mentor and take part in professional development workshops and networking events. The role is based at Lindt USA headquarters in Stratham, New Hampshire, and interns and co-ops are expected to work onsite four to five days per week, depending on the role.

Compensation is $20 per hour. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the company will not sponsor work visas. Applicants must successfully pass a background screening and may also be required to pass drug screenings.

Requirements

• Prior internship and/or project experience in process- and results-oriented positions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and Microsoft software.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration across multiple cross-functional teams and levels.
• Strong project management skills.
• Currently a sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled in an accredited university degree program.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; work visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with supply chain tools and software, such as SAP and Microsoft applications.
• A degree focus in logistics or supply chain is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand, supply, inventory, and material planning datasets to identify opportunities to reduce excess stock and improve material availability.
• Evaluate demand variability, supplier lead times, and planning parameters to recommend appropriate safety stock levels.
• Validate master data and identify gaps affecting inventory calculations and planning decisions.
• Develop and test a Material Planning tool that generates data-driven safety stock recommendations aligned with service requirements and inventory targets.
• Establish a repeatable process for reviewing safety stock and adjusting recommendations as business conditions change.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to validate assumptions and support implementation of approved improvements.
• Build dashboards to track inventory levels, safety stock alignment, excess inventory, and service performance.
• Present actionable recommendations and quantify potential inventory reductions, service impacts, and process efficiencies.
• Document tool functionality and review procedures to enable ongoing use by the planning team.

Benefits

• Summer hours, with Fridays ending at 3 p.m.
• Fully equipped onsite fitness center and locker rooms.
• Full-service cafeteria.
• Free chocolate.
• Mentor pairing, professional career development workshops and sessions, and networking events through the Lindternship program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed