Supply Chain Co-op / Commodity Management Co-op

Bose Corporation, U.S.A•Framingham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound. Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation. THE PROGRAM We're looking for students to join our Supply Chain Co-op Program who are obsessively curious about process improvement and using data to make informed decisions. Our Supply Chain Co-op program at Bose will give you a chance to gain the inside track on a unique and rewarding work experience. Our goal is to make your co-op experience exciting, meaningful and a valuable opportunity to learn about the industry, the supply chain discipline, and Bose in particular. You will enrich your classroom work with a real-life perspective and develop valuable skills necessary to succeed after graduation. Opportunities don't stop at your day-to-day work. While you're getting an in-depth look at your area of expertise, we'll expose you to other areas of the company. Our Co-ops are given the opportunity to connect with senior leadership across the business to understand different perspectives at Bose. You'll network with other Co-ops and colleagues to grow your network for the future! The Supply Chain Co-op program covers a six month duration (January 11-June 25, 2027), which provides a deep learning experience. All positions (unless otherwise identified) report into the Global Supply Chain organization located at the Corporate Center in Framingham, Massachusetts, about 45 minutes outside Boston, or Atlanta and Detroit US Hub offices. We do not offer relocation or transportation assistance. Being currently authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position.

Requirements

Being currently authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position.
Independent workers with attention for detail, strong communication skills, and proven ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Products. Excel and PowerPoint is a must.
Able to pick up on technical systems quickly.
Business majors with a Supply Chain concentration or Industrial Engineering majors

Nice To Haves

PowerBI experience is preferred.
SAP and SharePoint experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Be involved in the procurement of electrical & mechanical commodities including sourcing, obtaining and evaluating quotations, preparing for and actively participating in supplier meetings, analyzing supply-demand alignment, assessing supplier risk, and communicating industry trends.
Gain experience and learn about the semiconductor end-to-end supply chain ranging from early-stage engineering component evaluation and supplier mapping to forecast generation and delivery tracking.
Support the NPI Program Management team in areas of new product BOM review and resolution, Country of Origin determination, and accessory part management.
Interface with product contract manufacturers as well as internal functional groups.
Support the NPI Program Management team in areas of new product BOM review and resolution, Country of Origin determination, and accessory part management.
Interface with product contract manufacturers as well as internal functional groups.
The standard work will include responsibility for supporting commodity managers with contract pricing and data analysis involving Excel, Power BI, and supply management software platforms.
Project-manage enhancements and maintenance to the Bose Corporate cost-reduction database in close conjunction with MIS development team in Mexico.
Manage KPI dashboard for the VP of Global Procurement & Manufacturing Operations.
Collaborate closely with senior management to ensure integrity of metrics.
Create training modules and/or training documentation for the department, including delivery of the training to individuals both inside and outside the department.
Responsible for reporting analytics on commodity spend, savings results, purchase price variance, and other financial reporting, which is reported to senior level staff and used as organizational KPIs.
Will be involved in planning the supply of several products within the global supply chain.
Responsibilities include analysis of forecasted demand, resolving supply chain gaps that may develop, communicating supply to sales on an ongoing basis, and elevating supply issues which impact customer shipments.
Work closely with the automotive forecasting team and cross functional stakeholders to record sales Record sales, program management, order management, and other functional team input.
Accurate and timely updates to the business forecast in the Saphran forecasting system.
Support decision making through the generation of periodic and as needed reports.
Provide monthly reporting information to organization of forecast summary data in order to help drive accurate business decision making.
In this position, the Co-op will have the opportunity to drive and coordinate key initiatives related to the safety returns process and field performance management in support of consumer products.
Role responsibilities include, but are not limited to: facilitating, managing, and engaging in key initiatives for the Safety Returns Process, including presenting to stakeholders, Process improvement efforts related to both the Safety Returns Process and the Field Performance issue management process and assisting in sample management for both the Safety Returns Process and the Field Performance Management Process.
In this role, you’ll help turn data into insights that improve how we manage global product returns, repairs, and remanufacturing.
You’ll collaborate closely with Reverse Logistics leadership, the Data & Analytics Center of Excellence, and operational subject-matter experts to define data needs, build reporting, and deliver meaningful analysis that drives real operational impact.