Supply Chain Co-op at Bose Corporation

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention For Detail, Strong Communication Skills, Collaborative Environment, Microsoft Products, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, SAP, SharePoint

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most. At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for more than 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical. At Bose, we are constantly learning and constantly curious. We never stop imagining what better sound sounds like. The Product team leads the transformation of ideas through research, design, development, marketing, and sales, unleashing the transformative power of sound and delivering the best products on the market. Job Description THE PROGRAM We're looking for students to join our Supply Chain Co-Op Program who are obsessively curious about process improvement and using data to make informed decisions. Our Supply Chain Co-op program at Bose will give you a chance to gain the inside track on a unique and rewarding work experience. Our goal is to make your co-op experience exciting, meaningful and a valuable opportunity to learn about the industry, the supply chain discipline, and Bose in particular. You will enrich your classroom work with a real-life perspective and develop valuable skills necessary to succeed after graduation. Opportunities don't stop at your day-to-day work. While you're getting an in depth look at your area of expertise, we'll expose you to other areas of the company. Our Co-Ops are given the opportunity to connect with senior leadership across the business to understand different perspectives at Bose. You'll network with other Co-Ops and colleagues to grow your network for the future! The Supply Chain Co-op program covers a six month duration (January- June) which provides a deep learning experience. All positions (unless otherwise identified) report into the Product and Supply Chain organization located at the Corporate Center in Framingham, Massachusetts, about 35 minutes outside Boston or Atlanta and Detroit US Hub offices. THE POSITIONS Opportunity to explore Bose’ end-to-end supply chain, including exposure to Commodity Management, Supply Planning, Product Development, Program Management, Quality Engineering, Forecasting and more. Positions & Responsibilities: Procurement: Positions will be in Bose’s Direct Global Supply Management group. Job details for these 3 roles include: Electrical Commodity: Be involved in the procurement of selected electrical & mechanical commodities including sourcing, obtaining and evaluating quotations, preparing for and actively participating in supplier meetings, analyzing supply-demand alignment, assessing supplier risk, and communicating industry trends. Gain experience and learn about the semiconductor end-to-end supply chain ranging from early-stage engineering component evaluation and supplier mapping to forecast generation and delivery tracking. NPI PM/Mechanical Commodity: Support NPI Program Management team in areas of new products BOM review and resolution, Country of Origin determination, accessory part management. Interface with product contract manufacturers as well as internal functional groups. Support Mechanical Commodity team in areas of system updates, supplier quotations, and other projects. Interface with component suppliers as well as internal functional groups The positions include a combination of strategic/project work and standard daily/weekly work. The standard work will include responsibility for supporting commodity managers with contract pricing and data analysis involving Excel, SAP, Power BI, and supply management software platforms. Operations Analyst: The Supply Chain, Strategy & Logistics team is a support group within the Product and Supply Chain organization. The ideal Analyst candidate is an independent worker and creative thinker who excels in project work over standard work. Responsibilities include: Project-manage enhancements and maintenance to the Bose Corporate cost-reduction database in close conjunction with MIS development team in Mexico. Manage KPI dashboard for the VP of Global Procurement & Manufacturing Operations. Collaborate closely with senior management to ensure integrity of metrics. Create training modules and/or training documentation for the department, including delivery of the training to individuals both inside and outside the department. Responsible for reporting analytics on commodity spend, savings results, purchase price variance, and other financial reporting, which is reported to senior level staff and used as organizational KPIs. Supply Planner: Will be involved in planning the supply of several products within the global supply chain. Responsibilities include analysis of forecasted demand, resolving supply chain gaps that may develop, communicating supply to sales on an ongoing basis, and elevating supply issues which impact customer shipments. Automotive Business Forecasting Analyst: work closely with the automotive forecasting team and cross functional stakeholders to record sales Record sales, program management, order management, and other functional team input. Accurate and timely updates to the business forecast in the Saphran forecasting system. Support decision making through the generation of periodic and as needed reports. Provide monthly reporting information to organization of forecast summary data in order to help drive accurate business decision making. Automotive Quality Engineering: Process and metric development for the Contract Manufacturing Oversight and Customer Quality Engineering Team. Will interact with the Bose Data Analytics Team to deliver these metrics per the vision of the Global Team and also assist with metric development and lead the process to implement. You will need to be able to work with the global team, lead team meetings, document the process, and execute the monthly metrics, along with identify and suggest process and metric improvements. Product Quality and Safety Lab in Product Quality and Analytics: In this position, the Co-op will have the opportunity to drive and coordinate key initiatives related to the safety returns process and field performance management in support of consumer products. This is an exciting opportunity to have a direct impact on the quality of Bose consumer products, while learning and working in an innovative and creative environment. Role responsibilities include, but are not limited to: facilitating, managing, and engaging in key initiatives for the Safety Returns Process, including presenting to stakeholders, Process improvement efforts related to both the Safety Returns Process and the Field Performance issue management process and assisting in sample management for both the Safety Returns Process and the Field Performance Management Process ABOUT YOU Requirements: Skills: The ideal candidates are independent workers with attention for detail, strong communication skills, and proven ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment. Highly proficient in Microsoft Products. Excel and PowerPoint is a must. PowerBI experience is preferred. Able to pick up on technical systems quickly. SAP and SharePoint experience is a plus. Education: Business majors with a Supply Chain concentration or Industrial Engineering majors At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in Framingham, Massachusetts is: $0.00-$0.00 per hour. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves. Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to applicant_disability_accommodationrequest@bose.com. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process. Candidate Privacy Notice Candidate Terms & Conditions Cookie Notice We’re a company built on disruptive innovation—having the courage to challenge the status quo, an unwavering commitment to our customers, and the fundamental belief that anything is possible. We never settle; we have a passion for discovering better ways to help people enjoy the things they love. We need people like you, people with better solutions. If you join us, you’ll find the opportunity to do your best work and the freedom to enjoy it. Here, every employee has the opportunity to build their own success and contribute to ours. It’s an atmosphere of trust, collaboration, high expectations, and great reward.

Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Co-op will explore Bose's end-to-end supply chain, gaining exposure to various areas such as Commodity Management, Supply Planning, and Quality Engineering. Responsibilities include supporting commodity managers with contract pricing and data analysis, as well as project management and reporting analytics.