M&D Operations Planning Intern, OVIP
Oracle
United StatesFresher5h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- OperationsProduct managementBusiness analysisStakeholder managementExcelMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- Budgeting
- Work
- On-site in United States · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations84%Stakeholder management43%Business analysis29%Product management17%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 8, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Operations Program Management Intern will focus on supporting purchasing and planning activities for Oracle Manufacturing and Distribution (M&D). This internship will involve working on the planning, procurement, and implementation of programs and processes that support M&D's global operations. The intern will be responsible for analyzing and improving procurement and supply chain activities, including managing key performance metrics, supporting program lifecycle activities, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of procurement and planning functions.
Key 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.
Key Deliverables
- 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
- Relevant experience or interest in Purchasing, Supply Chain Planning, or Operations Management.
- Familiarity with procurement processes, vendor management, and forecasting is a plus.
- 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.
Qualifications
- US Veteran transitioning from active service or Military Spouse new to corporate experience preferred.