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Lumentum

11d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • San Jose
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a relevant degree, skilled in operational planning, problem-solving, and negotiation, with data analysis proficiency. Experience with budgeting and collaboration is essential.
  • You will optimize planning processes, analyze data for insights, manage reports, support financial forecasting, and collaborate across teams to drive efficiency and improve performance metrics.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s, mater's degree or MBA in business administration or a related field.
  • Expected to graduate soon and eager to apply academic knowledge in a real-world business environment.
  • Strong ability to plan and manage operational processes for efficiency and productivity.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment.
  • Experience or coursework related to budgeting and business planning.
  • Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills for both internal and external engagements.
  • Proactive and self-driven with a high level of initiative.
  • Exceptional cross-functional communication and collaboration skills, especially in a global setting.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics, with experience using business management tools such as Tableau, Oracle Cloud, and Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate synergies across teams to drive best practices and standardize key business readouts.
  • Break down organizational silos and build productive relationships to accelerate growth.
  • Support efforts to build and optimize a team of planners at manufacturing sites.
  • Help transform raw data into actionable business insights.
  • Manage and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reports to track risks and opportunities.
  • Support reporting for key areas such as revenue, S&OP, AOP, QBRs, NPI metrics, and Hoshin readouts.
  • Assist in modernizing business reporting systems, transitioning from static spreadsheets to real-time dashboards (Tableau, factory MRP, Sales Cloud).
  • Help manage and execute a prioritized list of process improvements, enhancing visibility into key metrics such as inventory turns, cost reduction, cycle times, and capacity utilization.
  • Identify, track, and publish key leading and lagging indicators by product line.
  • Benchmark performance against competition and track drivers of P&L performance.
  • Support efforts to streamline financial reporting in Tableau, focusing on revenue, margin, cost, inventory, E&O, order backlog, bookings, and opex.
  • Assist in revamping product cost tracking and identifying cost reduction opportunities.
  • Support Kaizen initiatives to improve yields, scrap reduction, depreciation schedules, and manufacturing strategies.
  • Partner with Sales, PLM, and Operations to support forecasting efforts, including nominal, upside, risk, opportunities, and buffer requirements.
  • Assist in revenue and margin forecasting and collaborate on allocation strategies during quarter close.
  • Work with Finance and business partners to analyze and track investments and budgets.
  • Measure and track ROI, reconcile deviations from plan, and provide insights into budget performance.

FAQs

What is the job title for this internship?

The job title is Global Planning and Execution Intern.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in San Jose, California.

What type of employment is this internship?

This is a full-time internship.

When was this job posted?

This job was posted yesterday.

What is the pay range for this internship?

The pay range is $20.19 - $45.14 per hour.

What kind of experience will the intern gain?

The intern will gain hands-on experience in strategic planning, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates should be currently pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s, master’s degree, or MBA in business administration or a related field.

Are there any specific skills needed for this internship?

Yes, candidates should have strong problem-solving and negotiation skills, proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics, and experience with business management tools like Tableau and Microsoft Suite.

Does the company encourage diversity in applications?

Yes, Lumentum encourages individuals from all backgrounds, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities, to apply.

What are the key responsibilities of the Global Planning and Execution Intern?

Key responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration, team development, executive-level reporting, business process improvement, performance metrics & financial analysis, cost optimization, forecasting & business planning, and ROI & investment tracking.

Is this a paid internship?

Yes, this internship is paid within the specified hourly range.

Is there any scholarship opportunity associated with this internship?

Yes, Lumentum offers DIB scholarships of $5,000.00 to select U.S.-based interns from underrepresented groups who complete a summer internship with them.

Will the intern work with teams across different functions?

Yes, the intern will work cross-functionally with teams across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Product Management.

What is the company's commitment regarding employee inclusion?

Lumentum is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive as their authentic selves.

What kind of reporting will the intern be involved in?

The intern will manage and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reports to track risks and opportunities.

Are background checks a requirement for employment?

Yes, all offers of employment are contingent upon background checks and, where applicable, work authorization.

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Lumentum

Telecommunications
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide.