Purchasing Data Analytics Intern NPD

About JLG an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969 when our founder John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company and our productsincluding mobile elevating work platforms telehandlers utility vehicles and accessoriescan be found all over the world.

Are you a Bachelors or Masters student in Business Economics Industrial Engineering or Data Analytics and looking for a hands-on internship in a dynamic international environment

At JLG we are we are excited to offer you the opportunity to gain real-world experience in Purchasing Data Analytics Intern NPD within our Global Supply Chain Management team based in Hoofddorp The Netherlands. This role is focused on helping us improve the way we use purchasing data during New Product Development projects within EMEA region.

Cost is becoming more and more important in the early stages of development. By having strong data support within NPD we can better understand supplier prices identify cost gaps earlier and help projects start with the right cost from the beginning.

HOW WILL YOUR WEEK LOOK LIKE

As a Purchasing Data Analytics Intern NPD you will support our NPD and Purchasing teams by collecting checking and analyzing purchasing data linked to new product development projects.

Your weekly tasks may include:

• Collecting and cleaning purchasing data from internal systems such as MAPICS or global Warehouse Databricks.
• Supporting the analysis of supplier quotations current prices target costs and cost differences.
• Helping to identify missing or incorrect data in NPD projects.
• Creating simple reports and dashboards to show cost gaps quote status and open actions.
• Supporting the NPD team with clear data so they can give feedback to Strategic Purchasing.
• Working with Buyers NPD and Strategic Purchasing teams to follow up on supplier and cost information.
• Helping improve Excel files Power BI reports templates and other tracking tools. VBA/macros DAX and POWERQUERY (will be a plus)
• Supporting cost-focused projects so that we can make better purchasing decisions earlier in the NPD process.

Your background

We are looking for students who bring curiosity structure and analytical thinking to the table:

• A Bachelors or Masters student in Business Data Analytics Operations Industrial Engineering Economics or a related field.
• Strong skills in Excel and understanding of Data ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) process
• Familiar with Power BI Power Query DAX VBA/macros or ETL processes this is a plus not a must
• Detail-oriented structured and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate effectively in English (written and spoken); other European languages are a plus
• Comfortable working with different teams and following up on open actions.
• Strong sense of initiative ownership and collaboration
• Interested in purchasing cost analysis data and new product development.

What we offer

• A professional and collaborative environment within a global organization
• A culture that promotes teamwork continuous improvement and innovation
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced purchasing and analytics professionals.
• Real experience with cost data supplier information and project reporting.
• Flexibility to take ownership of tasks and grow your own responsibilities
• NS card
• Internship compensation