Business Operations & Planning Analyst Intern (Summer 2025)

$41,600 - $83,200/Yr

GlobalFoundries - Malta, NY

Full-time - Intern

Malta, NY

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry that provides a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF enables the technologies and systems that transform industries and empower customers to shape their markets. The internship program at GF is designed to serve as an entry-level talent pipeline, providing students with a meaningful work experience that equips them with the skills necessary to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. Interns will benefit from one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize their growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives. The Business Operations & Planning Analyst Intern will work within the manufacturing engineering organization at GlobalFoundries Malta. The Business Operations team is responsible for both short-term and long-term material and financial planning and forecasting, cost program management, cost benchmarking, capital expense planning, efficiency improvements, and spend analytics. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and good business acumen, along with technical skills and the ability to lead improvement projects. They will thrive in a diverse manufacturing environment and collaborate effectively with engineers, managers, technicians, and site leadership. Interns will engage in material and financial forecasting and planning, preparing monthly materials and maintenance forecasts, and managing material forecasts and supply in collaboration with procurement and supply chain teams. They will also be involved in cost program management, acting as project managers for engineering modules to drive the achievement of fab cost goals, and implementing lean manufacturing practices to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Additionally, interns will communicate with suppliers and vendors, manage purchase requests, and coordinate capital equipment purchasing projects, all while adhering to environmental, health, safety, and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly materials and maintenance forecasts for assigned Engineering Module(s).
• Manage material forecast and supply from Operations with Procurement and Supply chain.
• Measure forecast accuracy and develop continuous improvement plans to reduce error.
• Act as project manager for Engineering modules to drive achievement of Fab cost goals.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices to improve productivity and cost of ownership.
• Develop KPIs, insightful reports, and conduct data analysis.
• Prepare and deliver regular financial reports for internal and external customers.
• Communicate with suppliers and vendors to request quotes for purchases.
• Manage purchase requests from the Fab to support Equipment performance commitments.
• Coordinate between stakeholders to handle Capital Equipment purchasing projects.

Requirements

• Education - Graduating with a Bachelor's in Business Analytics/Business Administration or related field from an accredited degree program.
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
• Fluency in English (Written & Verbal).
• Flexibility with minor business travel required.
• High degree of social, intercultural, and analytical competency.
• Basic understanding of Semiconductor Operations.
• Proficient in data analysis and statistical tools in MS Excel or similar analytical tool.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of products - Word, PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute on solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Benefits

• One-on-one mentorship
• Professional development opportunities
• Networking with executives