Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oracle is a leading technology company that offers innovative solutions and services. They are seeking an Operations Program Management Intern to support purchasing and planning activities for their Manufacturing and Distribution department, focusing on improving procurement and supply chain processes.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, procurement, and distribution activities for new and existing M&D programs and services, ensuring alignment with business goals and program roadmaps
- Assist with evaluation and areas of purchasing, and sourcing strategies to meet customer demand and ensure on-time delivery
- Manage purchasing activities and vendor relationships, ensuring material availability and minimizing disruptions in the supply chain
- Help define and implement procurement standards, procedures, and documentation, ensuring global consistency across regions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including regional Operations, Supply Chain, to ensure alignment on program schedules, demand forecasts, and product availability
- Analyze and optimize supply chain processes, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, lead time improvements, and enhanced procurement efficiency
- Support program management teams in prioritizing purchasing and planning activities to meet operational goals
- Develop and maintain key performance metrics for purchasing and planning functions, tracking performance against set targets
- Provide recommendations to management for process improvements to increase efficiency and global success in M&D operations
- Support the implementation and coordination of global procurement and planning programs, ensuring all business requirements are met efficiently
- Create detailed project plans for purchasing and planning activities, including timelines, scope, and key milestones
- Analyze and document end-to-end processes, identifying opportunities for standardization and optimization
- Develop and report on new or improved purchasing metrics to track the performance
- Focus on simplifying and standardizing purchasing and planning processes across all global activities
Skills
- BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field
- Relevant experience or interest in Purchasing, Supply Chain Planning, or Operations Management
- Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage ambiguity
- US Veteran transitioning from active service or Military Spouse new to corporate experience preferred
- Familiarity with procurement processes, vendor management, and forecasting is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
- Short term disability and long term disability
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
- Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Financial planning and group legal
- Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
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