Sales Operations Intern (Summer 2027)

Vertiv; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv, headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, seeks a motivated SIOP Intern to join the Americas SIOP team. You will drive data standardization, performance analytics, and process improvements across multiple MRP systems, helping streamline reporting and generate insights for planning and transformation initiatives.

You will gain exposure to supply chain planning, inventory management, and business analytics while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection, cleansing, and standardization across multiple MRP systems to improve reporting consistency and data integrity.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards related to inventory risk, customer demand, and supply planning performance.
• Analyze execution variances and identify root causes related to booking and shipping performance, inventory availability, warehouse operations, and factory execution.
• Support recurring business reviews by gathering, organizing, and validating data used in planning and operational decision-making.
• Assist with process documentation, testing, training materials, and change management activities associated with SIOP process enhancements.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on planning effectiveness, reporting automation, analytics development, and operational visibility.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, and Finance teams to support data-driven decision-making.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our Americas Sale Inventory Operation Planning (SIOP) team as a SIOP Intern who will be driving data standardization, performance analytics, and process improvement initiatives. This role will help streamline reporting across multiple MRP systems, develop execution-based performance insights, and support projects associated with the ongoing evolution of SIOP planning capabilities. The intern will gain exposure to supply chain planning, operations, inventory management, and business analytics while contributing to strategic transformation initiatives.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our Americas Sale Inventory Operation Planning (SIOP) team as a SIOP Intern who will be driving data standardization, performance analytics, and process improvement initiatives. This role will help streamline reporting across multiple MRP systems, develop execution-based performance insights, and support projects associated with the ongoing evolution of SIOP planning capabilities. The intern will gain exposure to supply chain planning, operations, inventory management, and business analytics while contributing to strategic transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection, cleansing, and standardization across multiple MRP systems to improve reporting consistency and data integrity.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards related to inventory risk, customer demand, and supply planning performance.
• Analyze execution variances and identify root causes related to booking and shipping performance, inventory availability, warehouse operations, and factory execution.
• Support recurring business reviews by gathering, organizing, and validating data used in planning and operational decision‑making.
• Assist with process documentation, testing, training materials, and change management activities associated with SIOP process enhancements.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on planning effectiveness, reporting automation, analytics development, and operational visibility.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, and Finance teams to support data‑driven decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to organize and analyze large data sets from multiple sources.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment and produce high‑quality work
• Collaboration and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain planning concepts.
• Understanding of inventory management, demand planning, production planning, or sales and operations planning (S&OP/SIOP).
• Experience using SQL, Power Query, Python, or other data analysis tools.
• Interest in supply chain transformation, process improvement, and operations analytics.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• None

Time Travel Required

• None

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

• Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]