Manufacturing Strategy & Planning Intern

Location(s): Smyrna, TN

Job Schedule: Full-time

Degree Level: Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s

Preferred Degree: Supply Chain Management or Operations; MBA, MS Business Analytics, or MS Supply Chain Management

Sponsorship: No

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Strategy & Planning Intern to join our team in Smyrna, TN.

A Day in the Life:   

• Coordinate and lead cross-functional meetings with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and Procurement functions to identify inefficiencies and understand opportunities for digital innovation
• Utilize data analysis in conjunction with Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and Procurement knowledge to gather data insights, identify and address problems, perform cost studies and develop business case details, and develop strategies for future implementation
• Complete a Kaizen, or continuous improvement, project and deliver a proposal to executive leadership for implementing the recommended improvement
• Take advantage of opportunities through structured amenities such as plant tours, networking with other interns, meeting with Nissan leadership, and job shadowing with other Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and/or Procurement teams

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate degree program in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field; MBA, MS Business Analytics, or MS Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Must be a self-starter and capable of working through ambiguity
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Possess advanced level Excel skills including complex formulas and macros
• Working knowledge of Tableau, Power BI, and SQL is preferred
• GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)  
• Ability to perform work onsite at Smyrna Vehicle Assembly – Smyrna, TN.  

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.

Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Smyrna Tennessee United States of America