Supply Chain Intern

ZEISS Group; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS in Dublin, CA is seeking a motivated 6-month internship focused on procurement and master data management. You will gain hands-on experience in purchasing processes, supplier management, and data governance within a global organization.

As part of the purchasing team, you will support POs, invoices, and master data setup, participate in data governance, and generate reports to drive better decisions. This onsite internship offers real-world exposure to cross-functional collaboration, with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, SCM, data analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supplier communication and coordination for procurement activities.
• Support the creation and tracking of purchase orders and invoices.
• Collaborate with the purchasing team to ensure timely delivery of production components.
• Lead master data meetings to ensure cross-functional teams are aligned with view extension setups.
• Support the implementation of data governance policies and procedures.
• Perform regular audits and validations of master data to identify discrepancies.
• Generate reports related to purchasing activities and master data metrics.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support decision‑making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's / Master’s in Business Administration, SCM, Data Analytics or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

About Us:

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 46,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 180 years?!

Location/Region:

This is a fully onsite role that requires 5-days in office located in Dublin, CA.

What’s the role?

This is a 6-month internship with an opportunity to extend. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our team, focusing on purchasing and master data management. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in procurement processes, supplier management, and data governance within a global organization. The intern will support critical business operations and contribute to the optimization of purchasing workflows and master data setup.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Assist in supplier communication and coordination for procurement activities.
• Support the creation and tracking of purchase orders and invoices.
• Collaborate with the purchasing team to ensure timely delivery of production components.
• Lead master data meetings to ensure cross-functional teams are aligned with view extension setups.
• Support the implementation of data governance policies and procedures.
• Perform regular audits and validations of master data to identify discrepancies.
• Generate reports related to purchasing activities and master data metrics.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support decision‑making.

Do you qualify?

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Previous internship or coursework in purchasing, supply chain management, or data analysis is preferred but not mandatory.

The pay for this role is between $20.00 - $25.00 per hour.

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).