Supply Chain Intern, Summer 2027

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 9,092,000 - 15,154,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort invites students to an 11-week summer internship focused on procurement and cross-functional collaboration. You will work on a personal project with your team, while also collaborating with interns on a group project to gain hands-on experience.

Interns will network across functions, participate in team-building activities, and learn through mentorship, training, and real-world challenges in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Quality Initiatives (DPPM, CANs SOs FAIs Line Rejects).
• Delivery/Inventory management (SOT, DOT, DOS, Inventory Goals, Long Lead-time Supplier programs, Obsolescence).
• Cost (POs, AP Issues, Supplier reduction, savings initiatives).
• General supplier maintenance (system and file data accuracy maintained).

Job description

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Daikin offers a well-established 11-week summer internship program where students contribute to meaningful projects. We emphasize a culture of mentorship, training, and collaboration, encouraging interns to ask questions, challenge ideas, and think creatively. Interns gain valuable hands-on experience in a thriving industry with strong opportunities for growth and development.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Daikin offers a well-established 11-week summer internship program where students contribute to meaningful projects. We emphasize a culture of mentorship, training, and collaboration, encouraging interns to ask questions, challenge ideas, and think creatively. Interns gain valuable hands-on experience in a thriving industry with strong opportunities for growth and development.

During The Internship, College Students Will

• Work on an individual project with your direct team
• Work with other interns on a group project
• Network across functions and teams
• Participate in social and team building activities

Job Requirements

• Must not require sponsorship now or in the future
• Graduation Dates: December 2027- May 2029
• Be at least 18 years of age

Job Description

The procurement intern is responsible to learn and perform the day-to-day functions of a buyer which include managing inventory levels, working on invoicing issues, working with the supplier to build days of supply and safety stock levels, amongst other activities. From a strategic side, the intern will be able to work with the procurement team on cost down projects as well as being a part of contract negotiations with suppliers. This experience will give the intern a chance to build supplier relationships and network across other functional areas of the company such as Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing.

Position Responsibilities

• Quality Initiatives (DPPM, CANs SOs FAIs Line Rejects)
• Delivery/Inventory management (SOT, DOT, DOS, Inventory Goals, Long Lead-time Supplier programs, Obsolescence)
• Cost (POs, AP Issues, Supplier reduction, savings initiatives)
• General supplier maintenance (system and file data accuracy maintained)

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.