Supply Chain Planning Intern

Location: Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica

Supply Chain Planning Intern

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Job Family Definition

Students or recent graduates of college, university, or other accredited academic programs, pursuing diplomas or degrees (Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) in any field. Assists in various tasks aligned with their field of study, including research, collaboration on team initiatives and projects, problem-solving, and creative thinking to gain hands-on experience and develop professional skills. Includes internships, research roles, visiting scholar positions, or other program-related opportunities.

Management Level Definition

Responsibilities

Support regional supply planning and materials management activities through data analysis, reporting, and project coordination.

Assist in monitoring inventory, supply, demand, and operational performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Participate in planning processes by helping maintain planning tools, databases, dashboards, and reports used to support business decisions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to ongoing projects and operational initiatives.

Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions that enhance productivity, accuracy, and operational performance.

Support supply chain projects involving inventory optimization, data management, forecasting, shortage analysis, supply continuity, and operational analytics.

Prepare business analyses, presentations, and data-driven recommendations for team meetings and stakeholder discussions.

Participate in regular team reviews, project updates, and continuous learning activities to develop supply chain knowledge and business acumen.

Education & Experience

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Time management skills and ability to work within defined timelines.

A collaborative, solution-focused mindset and overall sense of urgency.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365 applications.

Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to work with and interpret large datasets.

Good understanding of supply chain, operations, inventory management, logistics, manufacturing, or business analytics concepts is preferred.

Impact/Scope

University students actively enrolled in a university/college/institution pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a non-technical area of study, and who typically works during school breaks and then returns to their university. While this applies to most interns, there may be opportunities for full-time students to work as part-time interns during the school year in some countries.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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