START DATE JULY 2023
Trimble offers a unique opportunity for a skilled recent graduate to join the Trimble in our Rotational Development Program. In this position you will have the opportunity to use your recently gained knowledge to contribute to the team. Program participants will rotate through 4 different operations functions, providing opportunities to explore a multinational Operations team with broad company exposure. At the end of this 24 month rotation you will continue your Trimble career in the position that best suits your skills and the business needs. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.
Rotations will generally include time spent in four of the following areas:
Buying/Planning
Purchases materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization Qualifies vendors, ensures compliance and regulatory needs, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services
Monitors and tracks orders, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information
Plans and forecasts for future buys based on historical buys, recurring buys and current inventory levels Responsible for reviewing stock to sales ratios, responding to changing sales trends, and ensuring plan sales, plan markups, and plan markdowns are achieved by various teams
Plans and coordinates product flow-through, inputs and maintains data in multiple tracking systems
Data Management
Performs technical administration duties for data warehouse development and maintenance
Provides technical support and coordination during warehouse design, testing and movement to production
Acts as a liaison between engineers, data architects, programmers, and analysts
Implements and enforces standards and procedures to ensure data is managed consistently and properly integrated within the warehouse
Implements business rules via stored procedures, middleware, or other technologies
Supply Chain Management
Gathers data and conducts analysis with the goal of improving the organization's
Supply chain operations
Identifies under-performing areas in the supply chain and suggests improvements or resolutions to problem
Contributes to the strategic sourcing and management of a global marketplace
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Performs NPI forecasts (both box and board); manages and owns all aspects of the integrity of the NPI demand line
Maintains NPI work orders, including opening, closing, and resolving variances
Responsible for the correct transactional/physical movement of engineering purchased material
Assists in the creation, submission and transition of production releases
Distribution and Logistics Management
Implements best practices of supply chain management to improve the movement of material through the fulfillment center
Analyzes data sets from Oracle WMS and Cognos to drive efficiencies within the materials, shipping, and packout departments
Partners with business areas within the operations division to ensure that we are effective custodians of their inventory
Product Engineering (Engineering graduates only)
Coordinates transition of new products and product enhancements from concept through the manufacturing process to a finished product
Analyzes field related problems, addresses product issues and actively communicates information back to the R&D teams to mitigate repeat mistakes during new product development
Supports existing product lines during daily operations and has responsibility for reducing costs and improving efficiency
Characteristics/Skills Required
Ability to see the big picture
High attention to detail, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively Proven ability to articulate thoughts verbally and in written form in a professional and organized manner
Adaptable to change and ambiguity
Strong desire to advance and be challenged
Takes ownership of individual assignments
Offers ideas for improvement
Willingness to undertake outdoor work as and when required
Can challenge the status quo while remaining humble and respectful
Inclusive, collaborative and curious
Education/Experience Required
BSc, or MSc in Operations, Supply Chain Management, and/or Engineering with a focus on Operations Management/Supply Chain
At least 6 months of previous relevant internship experience required
Recent leadership experience/involvement in university or elsewhere