Supply Planning Operations Intern in Huntsville, Alabama at Lakeland Industries

The Supply Planning Operations Intern role is designed for current students with strong analytical capabilities who are looking to expand their operational knowledge and grow into future roles across Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, or Business Analytics.

Participants will complete project assignments that build technical expertise, operational fluency, and cross-functional leadership capabilities. This program is ideal for individuals who are deeply skilled in Excel and data analysis and who thrive in dynamic, evolving environments.

Participants in the program will engage in hands-on work and development experiences such as:

• Use advanced Excel proficiency to support day-to-day operational activities, including purchase order creation, document reviews, reporting, and data validation.
• Build and automate recurring reports and dashboards to enhance visibility into operational performance.
• Conduct data analyses to support decision-making and identify trends, risks, or opportunities.

• Evaluate current processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Participate in or lead process improvement activities (e.g., workflow redesign, data standardization, documentation updates).
• Adapt quickly within a shifting operational environment and actively contribute to evolving workflows.

• Gain foundational exposure to demand planning, supply planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Learn the inputs, outputs, and KPIs that drive planning cycles and supply chain decisions.
• Support forecasting, inventory analysis, and planning activities for rapid ramp-up into future analyst or specialist roles.

• Partner with teams such as Procurement, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and Quality to support shared business objectives.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute analytical insights.
• Build strong working relationships and become a trusted resource for data-driven recommendations.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling, and report automation.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, problem-solving, and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Prior experience working in a dynamic or changing environment with evolving priorities.
• Exposure to demand planning, supply chain, procurement, or operations through previous work experience or project work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams and functions.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Background in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in fast-paced settings