About the role#
As a Data/Finance Analyst Intern, you will support the Applied Global Services Sourcing organization. You will work with Supplier Account Managers to analyze data related to parts and materials across multiple commodities, focusing on cost, lead time, and quality.
What you'll do#
- Analyze historical spend and planning forecast data by part number, commodity, and supplier.
- Examine financial data including purchase price variance, cost, spend, and revenue.
- Summarize data in MS Excel by supplier, commodity, and account manager.
- Build tables, charts, and graphs to visualize data trends.
- Create PowerPoint presentations with visual charts, key bullets, and takeaways.
- Communicate with account managers to gather input on key cost and spend variances.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Management Information Systems.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred.
- Heavy proficiency in MS Excel, including Vlookups, pivot tables, automated functions, calculations, and cost models.
- Proficiency in MS PowerPoint for creating visual presentations.
- Knowledge of supply chain processes is a plus.
- Familiarity with MS Access or user interfaces for databases is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship located on-site in Santa Clara, California.
- The term for this role is Summer 2027.
- This position does not offer sponsorship.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company produces equipment for materials engineering and flat panel display manufacturing. It was founded in 1967 and maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The organization employs over 32,000 people.
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