Supply Chain​/NPI Materials Intern

Job Title:

Supply Chain / NPI Materials Intern

Posting

Start Date:

9/4/26

Job Description:

The NPI Materials team enables Seagate’s New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by ensuring accurate, timely, and cost-effective delivery of materials for engineering builds and product launches. We work cross-functionally with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Commodity Management, and global factories to support product development from concept through production in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.

As a Supply Chain / Materials Intern, you will support day-to-day NPI operations while gaining exposure to the full supply chain lifecycle. You will also contribute to process improvements using modern data and AI tools.

Material Planning & Execution

• Support tracking of material readiness for NPI builds
• Monitor shortages, excess, and delivery status
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure on-time material availability

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze supply chain data (material status, supplier performance, build readiness)
• Develop reports and dashboards using Excel and BI tools
• Support data-driven decision making and improved visibility

AI & Process Improvement (Key Focus Area)

• Your primary summer project will support an AI-enabled Config Plan analytics initiative.
• You will help document supply-chain business rules, develop a standardized Supply/Demand analysis for selected components, validate results against the current process, and present recommendations to NPI Materials stakeholders.
• Interest in learning how AI and automation can be applied to practical supply-chain challenges. Prior AI development experience is helpful but not required.
• Assist in analyzing workflows and identifying improvement opportunities
• Help develop or enhance tools (e.g., dashboards, analytics, automation flows)
• Collaborate with the team on innovative solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with:
  • Engineering teams
  • Procurement / Commodity Management
  • Planning and Factory teams
  • Communicate material status, risks, and updates across stakeholders

NPI Program Support

• Support material activities for new product builds
• Help track key milestones and highlight supply chain risks
• Gain exposure to product development and launch cycles

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Curiosity and interest in applying AI tools to real-world business problems

• Able to organize and analyze data in Microsoft Excel using tools such as formulas, lookups, pivot tables, charts, or equivalent features
• Interest in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or operations
• Experience with data analysis, visualization, or automation tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Power Automate, Python, etc.)
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP or similar)
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management,Business / Operations,Engineering, or related field, and returning for classes in Fall 2027.

What you will gain
:

• Hands-on experience in NPI supply chain and materials planning
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration in a global technology company
• Experience applying data analytics and AI tools to real supply chain challenges
• Understanding of how supply chain supports product development, engineering builds, and manufacturing

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