Hybrid Intern - Materials Planner at Zayo

About the Program: 

The 10-week Zayo Summer Internship Program is designed to cultivate the next generation of telecommunications professionals. Interns will gain meaningful, hands-on experience within a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment. Our goal is to empower, develop, and connect our interns while fostering fresh perspectives and ideas that will drive our organization forward.

Zayo is seeking a Materials Planner Intern to be responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient planning, procurement, and management of materials to support operational needs. The Materials Planner Intern role involves forecasting demand, coordinating with suppliers, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring materials are available when needed to prevent disruptions. The Materials Planner Intern will collaborate closely with supply chain, engineering, procurement, and operations teams to drive efficiency and cost savings while maintaining service levels.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain materials planning strategies to ensure optimal inventory levels and timely replenishment.

• Analyze demand forecasts, production schedules, and usage trends to determine material requirements.

• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and resolve any supply disruptions.

• Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and stock movement to avoid shortages and excess inventory.

• Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle, Salesforce) to generate material requirements and manage purchase orders.

• Work with Engineering and operations teams to align material availability with production schedules.

• Identify and implement process improvements in materials planning and inventory management to enhance efficiency.

• Track supplier performance, manage order confirmations, and escalate issues when necessary.

• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards on material availability, planning accuracy, and inventory health.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must have completed their sophomore year and be enrolled in a degree or certificate seeking program for the fall semester of 2025. 

• Pursuing a degree in supply chain, materials planning, management, or inventory control is preferred.

• Strong understanding of demand planning, procurement, and inventory management principles.

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle) and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to optimize material flow and reduce inefficiencies.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with suppliers and internal teams.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Availability to address urgent material needs and occasional travel as required.

Estimated Base Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 USD/hour.

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

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