Operations - Supply Intern

Planning & Supply Chain Intern

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world's critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people's homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards.

Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands:
Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

Position Summary - 12 Months

The Planning & Supply Chain Intern will support the Planning organization by leveraging data, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to improve operational performance across manufacturing and the supply chain.

Working alongside Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, and Logistics teams, the intern will gain hands-on experience in demand planning, supply planning, production planning, inventory management, capacity planning, manufacturing analytics, and Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP). The intern will develop analytical tools, improve planning processes, and support data-driven business decisions that enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance.

This internship is designed to prepare future leaders for careers in Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Operations, Business Analytics, and Operations Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Supply Chain Support

• Support demand, supply, production, and inventory planning activities.
• Assist with forecasting, production scheduling, and capacity planning.
• Balance customer demand with manufacturing capabilities.
• Monitor inventory levels, material availability, and supply performance.
• Identify supply risks affecting production and customer deliveries and recommend mitigation plans.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives.

Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)

• Assist with monthly SIOP activities through data preparation, reporting, and analysis.
• Prepare planning reports, KPI dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Analyze forecast changes, supply impacts, and capacity constraints.
• Support scenario planning and business reviews.
• Participate in cross-functional planning meetings.

Data Management & Analytics

• Extract, consolidate, validate, and analyze data from SAP, manufacturing systems, Excel, and other business databases.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across planning reports and dashboards.
• Develop standardized reporting tools to improve business decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve data quality.

Dashboard Development & Reporting

• Design and maintain dashboards using Power BI, Excel, or Tableau to monitor key operational metrics, including:
• Forecast Accuracy
• Inventory Levels
• Production Performance
• Capacity Utilization
• Schedule Adherence/Attainment
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Customer Service
• On-Time Delivery
• Scrap & Yield

Present actionable insights through clear visualizations and executive-level reporting.

Operational Performance Analysis

• Analyze planning, manufacturing, and supply chain data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support root cause analysis for forecast variances, inventory shortages, production delays, and downtime.
• Develop leading indicators and predictive analytics that improve planning performance.
• Quantify operational improvements and track business results.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance teams.
• Participate in daily production meetings and monthly SIOP reviews.
• Translate business challenges into data-driven recommendations.
• Support initiatives that improve customer service, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.

Continuous Improvement

Support projects focused on:

• Inventory Optimization
• Forecast Accuracy
• Capacity Planning
• Planning Automation
• Production Flow
• Cost Reduction
• Process Standardization
• Standard Work Development
• Data Quality Improvements
• Process Improvement

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