Supply Chain Business Process Analyst Intern

Primary Function of Position

Help build the platforms and processes that connect Intuitive with its suppliers. As the company grows were investing in how buyers planners and suppliers work together so our teams get the right parts at the right time.

This role supports the Supply Chain Center of Excellence (COE) the group that analyzes how our supply chain works today and designs better ways of working for the future. The Supply Chain Business Process Analyst Intern will map supplier and buyer workflows document core processes and gather customer feedback from internal teams and suppliers. Your work will strengthen our operational clarity and help lay the groundwork for improved supplier collaboration and scalable knowledge systems.

Essential Job Duties

• Map current buyersupplier workflows (email portal PO confirmation paths) and document supplier collaboration touchpoints.
• Support readiness work for Supplier Collaboration Transformation including workflow mapping and a light supplier capability survey.
• Develop clear concise process documentation SOP drafts and process maps aligned with COE standards.
• Build and organize Confluence pages to improve structure accessibility and consistency of COE knowledge.
• Support customer-voice activities by coordinating buyer/manager/supplier interviews capturing notes and summarizing themes.
• Consolidate customer feedback into a structured Voice of Customer Insights summary to inform future COE roadmap work.
• Assist with basic data pulls and simple analytics (Excel/Tableau) to support workflow mapping and documentation clarity.
• Partner with COE team members (analysts managers) to validate draft documentation refine process maps and ensure accuracy.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong analytical skills; ability to organize information map processes and summarize findings clearly.
• Proficiency with Excel; familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau Power BI) a plus.
• Clear concise verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently with good follow-through even when information is incomplete.
• Interest in supply chain operations process improvement or business systems.
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn how complex workflows operate in a regulated environment.

Required Education and Training

• Current enrollment in a Supply Chain Industrial Engineering Business MIS Analytics or related degree-seeking program at the Bachelors level.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Foundational coursework or exposure to supply chain operations data analysis or process mapping
• Experience with process documentation SOP writing or workflow mapping.
• Familiarity with ERP or supply chain systems (SAP Agile PLM Coupa etc.).
• Experience with Confluence Visio Lucidchart or similar documentation tools.
• Exposure to UX concepts or customer research methods (helpful but not required).
• Basic SQL or Tableau skills.

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay (paid at an hourly rate) benefits and a housing allowance. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including relevant skills and experience for this internship degree-seeking academic program (PhD Masters Bachelors etc) year in school and location. The hourly rate is prorated against the intern program salaries listed and total program compensation will be based on internship duration.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern