Job Details:

Job Description:

The Materials Program Manager Intern plays a key analytical role in supporting end‑to‑end supply chain operations. This position focuses heavily on data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and performance analysis to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency. The intern will work with cross-functional teams to analyze trends, streamline processes, and support the execution of materials strategies that enable on-time production and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze supply chain, materials, and inventory data to identify trends, bottlenecks, risks, and improvement opportunities across material movement and planning activities.
• Build dashboards, reports, and metrics to monitor material health, supplier performance, and inventory accuracy using tools such as Excel, Python, or Power BI.
• Support process optimization initiatives by mapping workflows, analyzing cycle times, and proposing data-backed solutions that reduce lead times and improve reliability.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of material movement to support production schedules, ensuring data accuracy and alignment across systems.
• Support inventory management through reconciliation activities, variance analysis, and identifying root causes of discrepancies.
• Partner with logistics, procurement, and supplier management teams to collect data, assess performance, and support material delivery improvements.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action plans to resolve supply-related issues.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings, providing data insights that support decision-making, project deliverables, and stakeholder alignment.
• Learn and apply supply chain concepts, analytical tools, and process improvement methodologies through hands-on projects and mentorship.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering Science (with 1+ year remaining as an active student).
• 3+ months of experience using at least one data analysis tool:
  • Python scripting
  • Excel (including Pivot Tables, graphs, and statistical formulas)
  • Power BI
• Advanced English level.
• Must have unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (this role is not eligible for visa or immigration sponsorship).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of automation programming tools, such as Power BI or Python scripting.
• Understanding of Datacenter, CPU, or Electronic Manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot).
• Project management skills.
• Familiarity with logistics duties.
• ERP/MRP knowledge, especially SAP.
• Experience with international material purchasing.
• Understanding of import/export requirements.
• Knowledge of transportation logistics.

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

A candidate who accepts an offer of employment in Mexico is required to present their own personal identification information and numbers for the following: Mexican Security Number (NSS), Tax Identification Number (RFC) and CURP identification number.

Job Type:

Student / Intern

Shift:

Shift 1 (Mexico)

Primary Location:

Mexico, Guadalajara

Additional Locations:

Business group:

At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad-market Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership. Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.