Intern - Program Management - Summer 2025
Plexus - appleton, WI
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Our people create our best Plexus. WHAT WE DO AT PLEXUS We're a global team of over 20,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and aftermarket service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. We are passionate about innovating, creating and delivering products that change people's lives. From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world. At Plexus, you are more than just an intern. We embrace your innovative ideas and collaborative thinking. You play a critical role in our success as we continue to grow as a global organization. WHY WE LOVE IT Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. A workplace centered on inclusion and collaboration. At Plexus, we're at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork. We believe that our people create our best Plexus. At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences. HOW YOU WILL DO IT COMPANY PROFILE We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you'll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You'll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers. Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you're an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands-on internship experience - with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference. OVERVIEW Plexus has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager Intern to join our talented team! The Program Manager Intern supports the tactical interface between the customer and various Plexus functional areas. This position is responsible for supporting projects and managing the day-to-day customer relationship. In essence, be the "voice of Plexus" to the customer and the "voice of the customer" to Plexus! For the right candidate, this role is expected to be a year-round position starting in Summer 2025, and supporting the work part-time, on-site during the following school year. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for supporting the tactical, business customer relationship Support projects to deliver appropriate levels of customer service and satisfaction Work with team members to present issues and alternatives to the customer Support the projects in continuous improvement / Lean activities and programs Ensure the team is properly interpreting and executing contractual requirements Work with program management team to provide acceptable commitments based upon customer demand and Plexus capabilities Work with program management team to ensure demand is properly loaded into Master Production Schedule (MPS) and driven through to the materials Requirements Planning (MRP system) Monitor customer's open orders Obtain, analyze and report customer's rolling, periodic forecast Coordinate, negotiate and communicate commitment dates on customer orders Works well under pressure and high stress situations MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Student working toward a Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications or related field for entire duration of internship. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Junior level status GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred Intermediate to advanced experience in Excel We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at . Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. The email address above is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement. Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!
Created: 2024-11-05