Supply Planning Intern - Summer Intern

About the role:

As an MBA intern on the Worldwide Planning team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the planning team with data analysis, market trend evaluations, and special projects that impact our global supply chain and product delivery. You will work cross-functionally to translate complex data into actionable insights, driving towards more effective demand forecasting and supply chain optimization for Samsara’s physical operations.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US except SF Bay Metros (CA), NYC Metro (NY), & Washington DC Metro.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

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In this role, you will: 

• Support planning and execution for upcoming hardware product launches, ensuring cross-functional alignment across teams.
• Perform financial analysis to identify key drivers of hardware costs and provide data-driven recommendations for margin improvement.
• Analyze Integrated Business Planning process and surface additional opportunities to leverage systems and streamline work.
• Analyze historical data to identify trends in product mix and customer demand to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Develop dashboards and reports using business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau or Looker) to provide visibility into key KPIs for the planning team.
• Collaborate on special projects within the Operations organization to drive process improvements and automate data workflows.
• Champion and embed Samsara’s cultural principles: Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, and Win as a Team.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Pursuing MBA or MS in Supply Chain, operations or general management with a program end date in the Spring of 2027.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or equivalent, or an analytical field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Data Science.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including ability to synthesize findings into a digestible format for various stakeholders.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in finance, data analytics, or operations.
• Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including the ability to build complex models and perform rigorous data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to structure problems, manage multiple tasks, and a high attention to detail and accuracy.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Interest in supply chain planning, demand planning, or hardware operations.
• Intellectual curiosity with an ability to learn quickly.
• Adaptability and positivity in a rapidly changing environment.
• Aptitude for driving results when given ambiguous information.
• Desire to build relationships with multiple cross-functional teams.
• Experience and drive to engage in complex projects.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Looker, Tableau, or PowerBI.
• Prior experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company.