Summer 2025 Supply Chain Intern- Master's Degree (Santa Clara, CA)

Summer 2025 Supply Chain Intern- Master's Degree (Santa Clara, CA)

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.

Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more transform their ideas into reality.

Our innovations Make Possible a Better Future.

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

Inside our company, we apply the idea of make possible as we work together. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality by advancing our strategy, accomplishing great things and empowering others.

We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.

If you’re looking for a great place to grow your career, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be.

Position Overview

Applied Materials’ Global Supply Chain Department is searching for interns to join our team in summer 2025! Interns will work in the Global Supply Chain group for 12 weeks supporting Supplier Account Managers, Procurement / Materials Managers, and Supply Chain Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Completing supplier request for quotations (RFQs)
• Working with suppliers on obsolescence compliance and training
• Preparing supplier profiles for presenting to management
• Performing part analytics to ensure parts are assigned to the proper commodity family
• Interacting with suppliers on cost reduction opportunities
• Supporting Supplier Account Managers in various tasks including meeting & presentation preparation, supplier management, quarterly business reviews, and supplier capacity reviews
• Perform Buyer functions, including : Creating, re-scheduling, and cancelling POs per MRP
• Calling suppliers to get material status and expedite material
• Resolving Accounts Payable issues related to PO invoice and receipt discrepancies
• Finding alternate / emergency sources for material
• Providing material delivery updates directly to factory stakeholders and leadership
• Mitigating excess POs and inventory through supplier negotiations
• Performing MRP and Spend Analytics looking for optimization of business practice

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related major
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Ability to problem-solve creatively and analytically
• Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction
• Excellent listening, writing, quantitative, qualitative and oral communication skills
• Data analytics skills (E.g. advanced excel, working with multiple data sets)
• Desire for continuous learning and improvement
• Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Compensation

$35 per hour. The rate offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and education level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Additional Information

Time Type : Full time

Employee Type : Intern / Student

Travel : No

Relocation Eligible : Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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