About the role#
We are looking for an Operational Sourcing Intern to join our team in Plano, Texas. This role offers exposure to stakeholders across sourcing, accounting, commercial, and operations teams. You will contribute to our North American business by supporting data-driven projects and process improvements.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain reporting dashboards to track supplier performance, spend, compliance, and savings.
- Develop analytical models to identify process inefficiencies and supplier trends.
- Use AI and automation tools to streamline sourcing workflows.
- Assist in creating data pipelines and automated reports using Microsoft and enterprise platforms.
- Design and enhance Power BI dashboards for executive reporting.
- Explore generative AI, copilot, and intelligent automation use cases.
- Analyze large datasets to provide actionable business recommendations.
- Partner with sourcing professionals to identify opportunities for process digitization.
- Support strategic projects related to data governance, predictive analytics, and procurement transformation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
- A GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Experience with analytical tasks such as creating dashboards, reports, or automated workflows.
- Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, Power Automate, Copilot, or AI/ML concepts.
- A basic understanding of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain processes.
- Interest in telecommunications, technology, and digital transformation.
Location & details#
- Location: Plano, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12-week duration).
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Ericsson
Ericsson is a telecommunications company based in Kista, Stockholm. Founded in 1876, the firm focuses on 5G, mobile broadband, and cloud infrastructure. It maintains a global presence with over 100,000 employees. The company develops network technologies and software for communication services.
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