Supply Chain Management- Summer Internship (298081)

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General Description
Samsung Electronics America is offering a challenging, 12-week summer internship experience based at our US headquarters in Ridgefield Park, NJ. The internship program is designed to offer meaningful, hands-on experience in various aspects of product marketing for the TV business. As a result of its commitment to innovation and unique design, the Samsung organization is one of the most decorated brands in the electronics industry. Samsung Electronics America was ranked #1 by Forbes “Top Ten Companies Millennials in the U.S. Trust the Most” in 2016. For more information about Samsung, please visit www.samsung.com. Who we are? The Supply Chain team is the involved in all aspects of the business from forecasting, to PO placement to delivery and sell out. The Supply Chain team's main functions are forecasting sell out, forecasting demand, PO placement and tracking, supply forecasting as well as logistics. We work internally with all of our groups (Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Order Management, and Finance) as well as externally directly with our customers. Our core functions are split out between the CPFR team (Collaborative, Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment) who work with customers directly on demand forecasting and inventory management; and the PSI team (Production, Sales and Inventory) who work on supply forecasting with Marketing, Logistics and the Samsung factories. What will you do? This position will support the development of a comprehensive forecasting model for demand planning that will be complimented with a safety stock planning strategy by model/site. The individual, working with subject matter experts, will gather business requirements, identify gaps and develop a solution to support the new forecasting process.
Company Information
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA BIG THINGS HAPPEN HERE. The amazing products for which Samsung is known world-wide are the results of the amazing people who work here. Their talent, creativity, dedication, and commitment to innovation are what make us who we are. To continue to be a world leader in technology, we focus on attracting the best talent available and offer a corporate culture in which every individual can challenge themselves to discover how good they are, and how great they can become. Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, and with offices in Richardson, TX and Palo Alto, CA, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and a world leader in technology. We market a broad range of award-winning consumer electronics, smartphones, information systems, and home appliances. Samsung's philosophy is based on our strong determination for growth, perpetual innovation and responsibility to corporate citizenship. As a result of our commitment to innovation and unique design, the Samsung organization is one of the most decorated brands in the electronics industry. Our company is currently ranked #7 in Interbrand's "100 Best Global Brands," and named #3 on the Boston Consulting Group list as one of the world's most innovative companies in 2014. At Samsung we work hard – every day. It is a fast-paced and challenging work environment, and we are a nimble team that constantly pushes ourselves to be the best. If you have energy, passion, dedication and drive, and you thrive in a fast-paced workplace, the rewards at Samsung are many. Imagine working for a global company that is a world leader in innovation, in an environment where exciting things happen every day. Imagine working with an amazing group of visionaries/ individuals who make products that bring joy to millions of people across the globe every single day. Imagine where you want to be, and who you want to be. At Samsung...the possibilities are limitless. Apply today and find out why LinkedIn ranked us as one of North America's Most InDemand Employers in 2014. To this end, we follow various protocols during the recruitment process, including but not limited to, avoiding the inadvertent disclosure of confidential information of the applicant's former employer. Samsung Electronics America provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Project Details: Enhance Samsung's forecast capability for managing multiple customers for Regional and Distribution customers into buckets of grouped demand. Demand is not forecasted by accounts in the traditional CPFR process, as the consumer demand is not consistent. However, as a vendor we must be able to support the full line-up of models and deliver within a defined lead-time to the consumer upon order. Procurement and placement of inventory will be dependent on a well-defined forecast. Constant interaction with cross functional departments, Supply Chain Operations, CPFR and PSI will be required. This will require a presentation to key stakeholders. Degree/Background/Experience Required:  Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain; MBA preferred but not required  Someone who can take direction and work independently Qualifications:  High level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint  Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers at all levels  Ability to work cross-functionally with others across the organization  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Internship Eligibility Requirements:  Must be enrolled in an accredited University  Maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA  Provide proper work authorization to University Relations  Attend New Hire Orientation on first day