Demand and Supply Planning Intern

Demand and Supply Planning Intern

6 month assignment

Location: Blue Bell, PA

Salary Range: $52,000.00 to $62,400.00

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that's dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth.

SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

We're seeking a driven, detail-oriented Supply Planning Intern to support our Automotive Aftermarket Supply Chain team.

This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in inventory management, supply planning, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment.

We offer flexibility to work with your school schedule if needed.

You'll work alongside experienced professionals from planning, procurement, logistics, and supplier management to help build and execute supply plans that ensure product availability and operational efficiency.

This opportunity is ideal for a 4th-year student or recent graduate who is eager to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting-and who is interested in the potential to join SKF full-time upon successful completion of the internship.

• Assist in developing and maintaining supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and production schedules
  
• Analyze inventory levels and recommend actions to optimize stock across the supply chain
  
• Support coordination between supply and demand teams to minimize stockouts and excess inventory
  
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and production teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and products
  
• Prepare reports and Power BI dashboards to track key supply chain metrics
  
• Contribute to supply chain optimization projects and continuous improvement initiatives
  

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree (2025) in Supply Chain/Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
• Solid understanding of supply chain concepts (e.g., BOM, MRP, lead times, material planning, inventory management)
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with Power BI a plus

• Hands-on experience in real-world supply planning and inventory management
• Exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations and tools
• Mentorship from seasoned professionals and access to internal development resources
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives in a global organization
• A clear path to explore long-term career opportunities with SKF
  

The opportunity to work in an innovative and well-equipped professional environment that is part of a global company with an excellent reputation. You will join a team of highly motivated colleagues, who will work with you and look forward to seeing you develop your career with SKF.

Reports to: Head of Supply Chain and Logistics, NAM

Location: Blue Bell, PA

Job ID: 22699

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