Intern - Supply Chain Planner

Benchmark Electronics Inc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 30,087,000 - 45,130,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics Inc invites students to join as a Supply Chain Planning Intern in Tempe, AZ. You will support production scheduling, vendor management, inventory control, and supply chain analysis under experienced planners. High performers may be considered for full-time roles after graduation.

The role is part-time, requires currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or related field, and offers hands-on exposure to end-to-end supply chain processes with real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset required for planning and optimization.
• Experience with inventory and material planning is favorable.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP outputs to identify material shortages and demand-driven supply requirements.
• Create manufacturing work orders to support demand, inventory targets, and capacity needs.
• Generate Outside Processing purchase orders for subcontracted operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Inventory management

MS Excel

ERP systems

Scheduling

Education

Supply Chain degree (in progress)

Business degree (in progress)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Intern - Supply Chain Planner(Job Id 11541)

Location: Arizona Tempe

Post Date: 10/6/2026

Category: Internship

Employment Type: Regular

Description

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary of Position

As a Supply Chain Planning Intern, you will work alongside experienced planners and operations leaders to support production scheduling, vendor management, inventory management, and supply chain analysis. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop real-world skills while gaining exposure to the end-to-end supply chain process. We are looking for motivated, analytical, and curious individuals who are eager to learn, take on new challenges, and grow into future supply chain professionals. High-performing interns will have the opportunity to be considered for full-time planning roles upon graduation.

Supply Chain Planning Intern Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Analyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) outputs to identify material shortages, excess inventory, and demand-driven supply requirements while supporting production schedules.
• Review planning recommendations and create manufacturing work orders to support customer demand, inventory targets, and production capacity requirements.
• Generate Outside Processing (OSP) purchase orders for subcontracted operations such as machining, plating, painting, coating, assembly, or other value-added services required to complete customer orders.
• Coordinate with OSP suppliers to manage order status, delivery commitments, capacity constraints, and expedite requests to ensure on-time completion of production requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics, including delivery accuracy, lead time adherence, and responsiveness, and communicate risks or delays to the planning team.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Production, and Operations teams to support schedule adjustments resulting from changing customer priorities, material availability issues, or capacity constraints.
• Assist planners and schedulers in evaluating the impact of schedule changes on production plans, supplier commitments, and customer delivery dates.
• Partner with Logistics and Production teams to coordinate kitting activities, ensuring materials are available, organized, and staged to support manufacturing schedules.
• Track work orders and purchase orders through the production process, maintaining accurate ERP system data and providing status updates to internal stakeholders.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives by researching discrepancies, validating transaction data, and assisting with cycle count investigations.
• Develop and maintain reports using Microsoft Excel and ERP system tools to track demand, supply, production status, supplier performance, and key supply chain metrics.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with Planning, Procurement, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Program Management teams to gain exposure to end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing solutions that improve planning efficiency, inventory management, supplier performance, and customer delivery results.

Education: Must be a current student pursuing degree in Supply Chain, Business, or similar

Geographical Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Physical Location: Tempe, AZ

Shift: Shift 1

Part-Time Schedule: 20-30 hours per week

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am-3:30pm will be flexible around class schedule

Compensation Range: $21.00 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits and Other Compensation:Due to the temporary nature of an internship benefits are not offered. Additionally, this intern opportunity does NOT include relocation or housing assistance.

Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.