Intern - Program Manager (Summer 2027)

About the role

The Program Manager Intern supports the tactical interface between the customer and various Plexus functional areas. This position is responsible for supporting projects and helping to manage the day-to-day customer relationship. In essence, be the "voice of Plexus" to the customer and the "voice of the customer" to Plexus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the tactical, business customer relationship
• Support projects to deliver appropriate levels of customer service and satisfaction
• Work with team members to present issues and alternatives to the customer
• Support the projects in continuous improvement / Lean activities and programs
• Ensure the team is properly interpreting and executing contractual requirements
• Work with program management team to provide acceptable commitments based upon customer demand and Plexus capabilities
• Work with program management team to ensure demand is properly loaded into Master Production Schedule (MPS) and driven through to the materials Requirements Planning (MRP system)
• Monitor and report on the customer's open orders
• Obtain, analyze and report customer's rolling, periodic forecast
• Coordinate, negotiate and communicate commitment dates on customer orders
• Works well under pressure and high stress situations

Minimum Qualifications

• Student working toward a Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications or related field for the entire duration of internship

Preferred Qualifications

• Junior level status
• GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred
• Intermediate to advanced experience in Excel

Pay

This is an internship position (Non-Exempt Salary); the hourly range is stated below. The rate offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Hourly Rate: $20 - $24/hr.