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Food Services ERP Student Analyst

CompanyBrigham Young University – Hawaii
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The analyst will support the implementation of an ERP Dining Management System by analyzing workflows and configuring system components. Key tasks include documenting 'as-is' and 'to-be' processes and assisting with procurement and vendor integration.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
474
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Brigham Young University Hawaii is a small, academically challenging university (approximately 2400 students) emphasizing the liberal arts together with professional programs in business, education and computer technologies. The University services an international student body: Approximately 50 percent of the students come from over 70 countries outside the United States, primarily from Asia and the Pacific. BYU-Hawaii is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Established in 1955 as the Church College of Hawaii (CCH), the campus is located in Laie, Hawaii, thirty-five miles from Honolulu. CCH's name was changed to Brigham Young University Hawaii in 1974, and today is part of the three-campus BYU system that includes BYU in Provo, UT and BYU Idaho in Rexburg, ID. BYU-Hawaii offers a unique environment that helps students enlarge the intellect, build personal character and faith in God, and live harmoniously among those whose cultures are different from their own. This leads students to a lifetime of learning and service in their careers, families, church, community and country. The academic curriculum emphasizes intercultural traditions, with 24 majors in business, technology, education, science, and the arts. A 17:1 student/faculty ratio gives students tremendous opportunities to learn from their professors. BYU-Hawaii is consistently ranked as a top-tier university by the prestigious news magazine, U.S. News and World Report.
About the Role

Students may only have 5 open job applications at a time.

Work Experience:

Advanced (Capstone)

Work Experience Description:

Designed for students with substantial experience and advanced skills, such as multiple internships, leadership roles, or specialized training. Best suited for upper-level juniors or seniors with strong practical experience and expertise in their field.

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The Food Services ERP Student Analyst provides students with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Dining Management System within a real campus dining operation. Student will work directly with Food Services leadership and vendor consultant specialists to help modernize operations, streamline procurement and inventory processes, and support data-driven decision making.

Primary Responsibilities

Students will participate in multiple phases of the ERP implementation, including process discovery, system configuration, and operational rollout.

Responsibilities may include:

ERP System Training

  • Learn how an ERP Dining Management System supports procurement, inventory, production planning, and financial operations.
  • Gain exposure to real-world enterprise software configuration and implementation.

Business Process Analysis

  • Document and analyze current dining operational workflows and manual processes.
  • Assist in defining improved processes enabled by the new ERP system.

Process Documentation

  • Create process flow diagrams for both current ("as-is") and future ("to-be") workflows.
  • Help build documentation and training materials for new operational procedures.

Procurement & Supply Chain Operations

Learn the full procurement lifecycle, including:

  • Requisitions
  • Purchase orders
  • Vendor ordering
  • Receiving
  • Inventory management
  • Invoicing

Food Production Planning

Learn how the ERP system manages:

  • Recipes
  • Cycle menus
  • Production planning
  • Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • Assist with using MRP functionality to automatically generate purchasing recommendations and orders.

Vendor Integration (EDI)

  • Assist with implementing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) connections with major food vendors.
  • Help test and validate automated vendor ordering workflows.

System Configuration Support

  • Help configure ERP system components including items, vendors, recipes, inventory structures, and purchasing rules.
  • Participate in testing and validating system functionality.

Learning Outcomes

Students will gain practical experience in:

  • Enterprise software implementation
  • Business process analysis and improvement
  • ERP configuration and testing
  • Supply chain and procurement operations
  • Inventory and food production planning systems
  • Vendor system integration (EDI)
  • Professional documentation and process modeling

Ideal Candidates

Students interested in careers in:

  • Information Systems
  • Business Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Hospitality / Food Service Operations
  • Data and Business Analytics
  • Operations Management

Students who enjoy problem solving, systems thinking, and improving real operational workflows will thrive in this role.

Base Rate Per Hour:

17.50

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Key Skills
ERP ImplementationBusiness Process AnalysisProcess DocumentationProcurementSupply Chain ManagementInventory ManagementFood Production PlanningEDI IntegrationSystem ConfigurationData AnalyticsMRPWorkflow Modeling
Categories
Food & BeverageData & AnalyticsLogisticsHospitalityTechnology