Production Planning Intern

Description

• Analyze demand requirements and leverage Maestro & SAP to plan raw material purchase requisitions as well as create production orders for semi-finished and finished goods to support the production in each site while taking into account lead-times and limits on material storage as well as managing inventory at a 3rd party warehouse
• Uses advanced analytical/technical problem solving to develop new solutions to existing problems/procedures
• Responsible for ensuring and maintaining accurate master data required to support our planning systems with the goal of providing consistent and process driven management of all Supply Chain related data elements, including but not be limited to Material Masters, Bills of Materials and Routings
• Participate in weekly supply chain reviews, where you will give updates regarding KPIs (service, inventory, etc.) output vs forecast, production schedules, capacity and material constraints, backorder recovery timelines, successes and areas for improvement
• Responsible for appropriate documentation and maintaining information in appropriate systems
• Work closely with the manufacturing team and value stream leadership to determine how best to build a production plan that balances service, inventory, and cost to meet business targets
• Contact person for status on all orders and serve as liaison, providing ERP support by interfacing with the various disciplines
• Continuously improve system-based planning processes and documentation
• Maintain Maestro & SAP as the real time source of truth for transactional and master data to ensure accurate delivery commitment dates for all customer and inter-company orders
• Prepare capacity, supply plans and other supply-side data as part of the Sales and Operations Planning process

Requirements

This role is best suited for anyone currently enrolled in a Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, a Bachelor's in Supply Chain and Operations Management or a Bachelor's in Logistics and Supply Chain Management program. Consideration will also be given to other supply chain programs and degrees.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

• Ability to articulate thoughts, concepts, and ideas concisely in both formal and informal situations to all levels of the organization
• Ability to gather and analyze large datasets, interpret, and take appropriate actions to improve business performance
• Strong regard for product quality and safety standards
• Knows, understands, reports on and improves key performance indicators for planning and manufacturing operations. This will require daily communication and participation in the tier process.
• Experience with ERP systems and ERP planning modules, such as SAP Production Planning, Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, Kinaxis Maestro
• Solid understanding of supply chain principles and tradeoffs. Able to articulate cause and effect of how various actions could influence metrics within supply chain scenarios
• Exceptional organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills to meet departmental needs, solve routine problems, make effective decisions, and perform various tasks with changing priorities and deadlines in a high volume, fast-paced environment

Benefits

This is a full-time, **3-4 month** internship, with an anticipated start date in May 2026.

Veolia values diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. This internship is a paid opportunity and offers students the chance to gain valuable industry experience while contributing to the mission of sustainable water management.

The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $21-24/hr.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance