Supply Chain / NPI Materials Intern
About The Position
The NPI Materials team enables Seagate’s New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by ensuring accurate, timely, and cost-effective delivery of materials for engineering builds and product launches. We work cross-functionally with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Commodity Management, and global factories to support product development from concept through production in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. As a Supply Chain / Materials Intern, you will support day-to-day NPI operations while gaining exposure to the full supply chain lifecycle. You will also contribute to process improvements using modern data and AI tools.
Requirements
- Able to organize and analyze data in Microsoft Excel using tools such as formulas, lookups, pivot tables, charts, or equivalent features
- Interest in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or operations
- Experience with data analysis, visualization, or automation tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Power Automate, Python, etc.)
- Exposure to ERP systems (SAP or similar)
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business / Operations, Engineering, or related field, and returning for classes in Fall 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in learning how AI and automation can be applied to practical supply-chain challenges.
- Prior AI development experience is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support tracking of material readiness for NPI builds
- Monitor shortages, excess, and delivery status
- Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure on-time material availability
- Analyze supply chain data (material status, supplier performance, build readiness)
- Develop reports and dashboards using Excel and BI tools
- Support data-driven decision making and improved visibility
- Document supply-chain business rules
- Develop a standardized Supply/Demand analysis for selected components
- Validate results against the current process
- Present recommendations to NPI Materials stakeholders
- Assist in analyzing workflows and identifying improvement opportunities
- Help develop or enhance tools (e.g., dashboards, analytics, automation flows)
- Collaborate with the team on innovative solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making
- Partner with Engineering teams, Procurement / Commodity Management, Planning and Factory teams
- Communicate material status, risks, and updates across stakeholders
- Support material activities for new product builds
- Help track key milestones and highlight supply chain risks
- Gain exposure to product development and launch cycles
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- participation in the employee stock purchase plan
- 12 paid holidays
- a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
