Supply Planning Intern

Motorola Solutions; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is offering an internship in Supply Planning for the summer. You will work with supply planners and finance to optimize AP workflows, improve supplier visibility, and build core dashboards.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and lasting process improvements. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in SCM, analytics, or related fields with strong Excel skills and exposure to ERP or BI tools.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics, or related field.
• Graduation date not later than Dec 2029.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• AP Hold Prevention & Audit: analyze historical AP holds and create an audit checklist to resolve invoice mismatches.
• Supplier Promise Date Tracking: standardize real-time promise date visibility across open purchase orders.
• Master & Open Order Data Health: clean aging ERP data to improve MRP accuracy.
• Process Documentation: develop SOPs for tracking methods and validation workflows.

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

We are seeking a driven, analytical Supply Planning Intern to join our team for the summer. In this role, you will work directly with our Supply Planners and Finance partners to optimize accounts payable (AP) workflows, enhance supplier visibility, and build core operational dashboards. This is a hands-on opportunity to solve real supply chain challenges and leave behind lasting process improvements.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• AP Hold Prevention & Audit: Analyze historical Accounts Payable hold data to identify root causes (such as price discrepancies, unit-of-measure errors, or receiving delays) and design a proactive audit checklist to resolve invoice mismatches before they hit system holds.
• Supplier Promise Date Tracking: Map current vendor communication channels (EDI, supplier portals, manual updates) to identify gaps and establish a standardized process that improves real-time promise date visibility across open purchase orders.
• Master & Open Order Data Health: Audit and clean up aging data elements in the ERP system—including legacy open purchase orders, outdated lead times, inactive part status, and unfulfilled line items—to remove system noise and significantly improve MRP accuracy.
• Process Documentation: Create clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) for newly established tracking methods and validation workflows to ensure smooth handoff to the team.

Additional Qualified Skills

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, core functions) is required.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) or BI reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a strong plus.
• Analytical Mindset: Comfortable working with large datasets, identifying patterns, and distilling complex data into actionable operational insights.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with internal planners, finance teams, and external suppliers.

Basic Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, Operations, or a related field.
• Graduation date not later than Dec.2029.

Travel Requirements

• Under 10% Relocation Provided None

Position Type Intern

• Intern

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com. If you are a current Motorola Solutions employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.