Buyer-Intern

Sacramento, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 25 - 30

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Balanced Body is seeking a curious analytical Buyer Intern who wants to see the science behind procurement. This isnt just about picking products; its a masterclass in how data drives the global supply chain. You will support our buying team in analyzing market trends learning how to forecast demand and seeing firsthand how inventory decisions directly impact a companys bottom line.

This internship is ideal for a student who loves numbers thinks in systems and wants to understand the intersection of finance data and consumer behavior.

What Youll Learn (and Help Us With)

Inventory Literacy: Assist in tracking the Stock-to-Sales Ratio and learn how we use historical data to ensure we have the right product at the right time.
Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Learn how an MRB manages inventory count analyzes inventory BOMs and demand to ensure on-time production.
Vendor Management: Support the tracking of vendor performance metrics (KPIs) such as on-time delivery and lead times to understand the upstream side of the business.
Data Visualization: Assist in maintaining simple dashboards that translate raw procurement data into clear insights for the leadership team.

We are specifically looking for a student who:

Asks Why: You dont just look at a number; you want to know what customer behavior caused it.
Values Logic: You understand that while a gut feeling for trends is great hard data is what secures the margin.
Is an Excel Enthusiast: You genuinely enjoy organizing data and find satisfaction in a well-built spreadsheet.
Seeks Efficiency: Youre the type of person who thinks There has to be a faster way to do this manual task.

Requirements

Current Student: Pursuing a degree (Junior or Senior year) in Supply Chain Management Business Analytics Finance or a related quantitative field.
Excel Foundations: You should be comfortable with (or eager to master) Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs.
Academic Math: A basic understanding of business math (percentages margins and ratios).
Communication: Ability to explain what the numbers are saying in a clear concise way.

Body is the worlds largest designer and manufacturer of Pilates equipment as well as a provider of high-quality Pilates and other mind-body instructor training and continuing education. We currently do business in over 100 countries with world-renowned customer service and a serious commitment to environmentally-friendly business practices. If you want to work with a company with a passion for changing lives in ways small and large let us hear from you.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including:

Medical Dental & Vision
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Employer Paid!
Paid time off and holidays

Balanced Body is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.

NO AGENCY CALLS!

Required Experience:

Intern

Balanced Body is seeking a curious analytical Buyer Intern who wants to see the science behind procurement. This isnt just about picking products; its a masterclass in how data drives the global supply chain. You will support our buying team in analyzing market trends learning how to forecast demand...

This internship is ideal for a student who loves numbers thinks in systems and wants to understand the intersection of finance data and consumer behavior.

What Youll Learn (and Help Us With)

Inventory Literacy: Assist in tracking the Stock-to-Sales Ratio and learn how we use historical data to ensure we have the right product at the right time.
Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Learn how an MRB manages inventory count analyzes inventory BOMs and demand to ensure on-time production.
Vendor Management: Support the tracking of vendor performance metrics (KPIs) such as on-time delivery and lead times to understand the upstream side of the business.
Data Visualization: Assist in maintaining simple dashboards that translate raw procurement data into clear insights for the leadership team.

We are specifically looking for a student who:

Asks Why: You dont just look at a number; you want to know what customer behavior caused it.
Values Logic: You understand that while a gut feeling for trends is great hard data is what secures the margin.
Is an Excel Enthusiast: You genuinely enjoy organizing data and find satisfaction in a well-built spreadsheet.
Seeks Efficiency: Youre the type of person who thinks There has to be a faster way to do this manual task.

Requirements

Current Student: Pursuing a degree (Junior or Senior year) in Supply Chain Management Business Analytics Finance or a related quantitative field.
Excel Foundations: You should be comfortable with (or eager to master) Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs.
Academic Math: A basic understanding of business math (percentages margins and ratios).
Communication: Ability to explain what the numbers are saying in a clear concise way.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including:

Medical Dental & Vision
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Employer Paid!
Paid time off and holidays

Balanced Body is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.

NO AGENCY CALLS!

Required Experience:

Intern

Key Skills

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Arabic

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Balanced Body

Move better, live better. Your comprehensive resource for Pilates equipment and instructor education from Balanced Body—the leader in Pilates since 1976.

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