What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Intern - Summer 2026 position at Flex?
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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, this Summer, we’re looking to add a Supply Chain Intern located in our Austin, TX HQ site.
Reporting to the Materials Sr. Manager, the student will support strategic inventory initiatives focused on improving material margin & ITO while working closely with Supply Chain Managers, Global Commodity Management, and Global Site Operations to identify inventory reduction strategies, enhance operational performance, and contribute to smarter demand management decisions. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced supply chain environment while driving value for the business.
What a typical day looks like:
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, this Summer, we’re looking to add a Supply Chain Intern located in our Austin, TX HQ site.
Reporting to the Materials Sr. Manager, the student will support strategic inventory initiatives focused on improving material margin & ITO while working closely with Supply Chain Managers, Global Commodity Management, and Global Site Operations to identify inventory reduction strategies, enhance operational performance, and contribute to smarter demand management decisions. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced supply chain environment while driving value for the business.
What a typical day looks like:
- Assist with analyzing inventory data for Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory and component-level liability data to identify high risk items and inventory reduction opportunities.
- Conduct weekly E&O inventory analysis to identify variances, trends, and best practices to support during account reviews with SSCMs, PMs, and GAMs.
- Assist in site training, webinars, and implementation of inventory management tools.
- Collaborate with operations, supply chain managers, IT, legal, and other teams to ensure contractual inventory terms are digitized and maintained.
- Support executive level initiates including Customer Collaboration Platform development, Inventory Liability Management, and automation of Contractually Claimable Inventory.
- Help identify and implement process improvements across global SIOP activities.
- Work with data from ERP and supply chain systems (e.g., Baan, Tableau,) to develop actionable dashboards and reports.
- Assist in preparing presentations and business cases for leadership review.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Familiarity with supply chain principles, sourcing strategy, or cost analysis is a plus.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
- Prior internship or coursework in procurement, logistics, or manufacturing is a bonus.
- Available to start on May 26th and work 40 hours/week (in-person) for 10-12 week Summer assignment
- Currently enrolled in 4-year accredited university
- 3.0 minimum GPA
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).