Supply Chain Intern, Summer 2027

DAIKIN COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES MFG INC; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Team-building activities

Hands-on procurement experience

Job summary

Daikin Comfort Technologies MFG Inc. offers a well-structured 11-week summer internship program where students contribute to meaningful projects in procurement. Interns gain mentorship, training, and collaboration, with opportunities for growth and development across the organization.

During the internship, college students will learn by handling an individual project, collaborate on a group project with peers, network across functions, and participate in social and team-building activities.

Qualifications

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

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

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 authority 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.

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