Sustainability Analyst I (Intern) - United States GSC/GSM ETR

Cisco•San Jose, CA

10d

About The Position

The Sustainability Analyst I intern will help connect supply chain sustainability initiatives to business objectives and support responsible sourcing and human rights due diligence. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams—including supply chain, procurement, product, sustainability, legal, and commodity management—to improve efficiency and responsible sourcing. The intern contributes to defining, planning, managing, and delivering sustainability and human rights-focused projects. The position involves applying business analysis to identify long-term supply chain improvements that advance environmental goals, worker well-being, and responsible sourcing standards. It also supports project management, data analysis, supplier surveys, industry benchmarking, supply chain risk identification, process improvement, change management, and supplier enablement. The work helps support regulatory compliance and business value while optimizing policies, tools, and reporting.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's) or an educational or workforce development program such as an apprenticeship, boot camp, or certification.
Qualifying education or work experience in Business, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or a related program.
Expected to continue enrollment in a degree or qualifying educational or workforce development program after completing the internship.
Solid understanding of and experience with project management and coordination.
Demonstrated interest in the intersection of sustainability, human rights, and business.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, organizational and time-management abilities, a process-oriented approach, and the ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Use business analysis methodologies to identify and drive long-term supply chain improvements that advance environmental goals, worker well-being, and responsible sourcing standards.
Assist with project management, including quantitative and qualitative data analysis, supplier survey campaigns, industry benchmarking, and supply chain risk identification.
Identify process gaps and contribute to actionable implementation plans.
Support change management initiatives and help develop resources that increase adoption of responsible sourcing practices among internal teams and supplier partners.
Collaborate with supply chain operations, legal, and commodity management stakeholders to develop solutions and optimize policies, tools, and reporting.
Help support regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, quality, delivery, human rights accountability, and environmental responsibility.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan eligibility rules.
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
Paid day off for an employee's birthday.
Paid year-end holiday shutdown.
Paid personal wellness days.
Paid vacation time for non-exempt employees or flexible vacation time off for eligible exempt employees.
Sick time off, with unused sick time carryforward subject to the stated limits.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional paid volunteer days.
Employees in non-sales roles may be eligible for annual bonuses, subject to Cisco policies.
Employees may be eligible for Cisco restricted stock unit grants, subject to vesting conditions.