Production Planner Intern

Industrialelectricmanufacturing; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Industrialelectricmanufacturing is seeking a Production Planner Intern in Jacksonville, FL. This 6-week internship focuses on production planning and data analysis using Microsoft Excel and INFOR. The intern will support the planning team by developing production schedules, reviewing orders, and performing data-driven insights analysis.

This position requires 100% in-office attendance and offers the opportunity to gain direct exposure to manufacturing planning processes.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning team in developing and maintaining production schedules.
• Assist with reviewing customer orders and validating production requirements.
• Perform Excel-based analysis to track and reconcile production data.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

INFOR

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world‑class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Position Summary

IEM is currently seeking a Production Planner Intern for our Jacksonville, FL location, reporting to the Production Planning Manager. This is a 6‑week internship focused on production planning, giving the intern direct exposure to how IEM manages and analyzes production plans and orders. The intern will spend the majority of their time working in Microsoft Excel and INFOR to analyze production plans, validate that orders in the system align with actual production requirements, and support the planning team with data‑driven insights. This is a hands‑on, analysis‑heavy role well‑suited to someone who enjoys working with data and wants to understand how manufacturing planning works in practice.

This position requires 100% in‑office presence at our Jacksonville, FL offices and does not offer remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning team in developing and maintaining production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Assist with reviewing customer orders and demand signals to help validate production requirements against established lead times.
• Work directly in INFOR to analyze production plans and validate that orders in the system align with actual production requirements and customer demand.
• Assist with capacity and material availability analysis to help identify planning constraints.
• Participate in cross‑functional planning meetings with Production, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Kanban systems, visual management, and data accuracy projects.
• Perform heavy Excel‑based analysis to track, compare, and reconcile production data, supporting planning decisions and team meetings with clear, accurate reporting.
• The intern will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (required).
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis or reporting is an asset.
• Exposure to ERP or MRP systems is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment.
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader roles within a fast‑paced, high‑growth organization.

Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well‑being, growth, and long‑term success.

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