About the role#
This is a rolling internship based in Farmington Hills. You will join our global Supply Chain Planning team to help keep operations running across our plants. You will work alongside logistics and operations professionals to analyze supply and demand trends, manage planning activities, and contribute to process improvement projects.
What you'll do#
- Support allocation reporting and supply planning for ZF plants globally.
- Analyze supply chain reports to help with operational decision making.
- Map, document, and improve planning processes.
- Create standard work instructions and training materials.
- Collaborate with teams in inbound and outbound logistics, freight, and operations.
- Use Excel to analyze supplier performance and customer requirements.
- Support digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Learn about supply and demand fluctuations by working with a global team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, International Business, or Operations Management.
- Junior or Senior standing with an expected graduation date within the next 12 to 24 months.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented and multicultural environment.
- Interest in logistics, manufacturing, or automotive operations.
- Self-motivated, organized, and eager to learn.
Location & details#
- Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Term: Rolling, immediate start preferred.
About ZF Group
ZF Group is a global technology company that supplies mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology. Founded in 1915, the company maintains its headquarters in Friedrichshafen, Germany. It operates 162 production locations across 29 countries and employs approximately 153,000 people. The company focuses on areas including vehicle motion control, e-mobility, and integrated safety systems for manufacturers and mobility providers.
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