Demand Planning Co-Op

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Intern to support demand planning, forecasting, and revenue modeling within the Supply Chain and Procurement team. You will use the demand planning software, study historical sales, and help align plans across functions.

This internship offers exposure to S&OP processes, inventory targets, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Finance, Supply, Product, and Engineering, building practical analytics and forecasting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Mathematics or Engineering.
• Internship position (no travel required).
• Ability to work cross-functionally with teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Demand Planning - Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool, reviewing historical sales trends, researching demand drivers, preparing forecast data, developing statistical forecast models, and evaluating forecast results.
• Global Revenue Modeling - Identify key global supply shortages across the business. Calculate total revenue risk tied to shortages and present bi-quarterly to executive partners
• Forecast Accuracy - Create and implement processes to achieve best in class performance
• Demand Stability - Identify practices that cause gyration to the supply base and systematically resolve
• Inventory - Collaborate with Supply Planning to achieve inventory targets
• Sales & Operations Planning - Drive alignment with Sales, Finance, Supply, Product and Engineering teams on demand plan over 2-year planning horizon

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Mathematics or Engineering

Tools

Demand Planning Software

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The Supply Chain and Procurement organization is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering world-class communications equipment and solutions for customers around the world. Our purpose is to deliver exceptional value and customer experience through agility, speed, and collaboration. We plan what products and services are needed, source efficiently and ethically from a diverse supply base, launch new products, make and deliver solutions on time, and exceed customer expectations through outstanding quality, service and support. We are designed to bring value, lead technology innovation, and provide Motorola Solutions a competitive advantage on revenue, cost, cash, and delivery.

Job Description

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Demand Planning - Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool, reviewing historical sales trends, researching demand drivers, preparing forecast data, developing statistical forecast models, and evaluating forecast results.
• Global Revenue Modeling - Identify key global supply shortages across the business. Calculate total revenue risk tied to shortages and present bi-quarterly to executive partners
• Forecast Accuracy - Create and implement processes to achieve best in class performance
• Demand Stability - Identify practices that cause gyration to the supply base and systematically resolve
• Inventory - Collaborate with Supply Planning to achieve inventory targets
• Sales & Operations Planning - Drive alignment with Sales, Finance, Supply, Product and Engineering teams on demand plan over 2-year planning horizon

Basic Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Mathematics or Engineering

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Intern

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

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