Inventory & Liability Forecasting Intern

Introduction

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated intern to join our Supply Chain team and support inventory & liability forecasting and process management activities. This role offers hands-on experience in supply chain planning and inventory control, focusing on how product roadmaps and planning processes impact inventory levels and cash flow objectives, as well as liability management with our contract manufacturing partners. Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining inventory forecasts to optimize IBM cash flow
• Learn and apply basic concepts ofSupply Chain Planning, including demand, supply, and inventory alignment.
• Support monitoring of inventory outlooks and help identify potential risks or excess inventory exposure.
• Collaborate with team members to understand Product Structures, Engineering Change (EC) processes, and MRP systems (SAP and Kinaxis Maestro).
• Help prepare reports and presentations that summarize inventory status and highlight gaps or risks.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at reducing inventory liability and improving turnover.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain exposure to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and how they drive revenue execution.
• Understand the basics of MRP logic and inventory management tools.
• Learn how financial and accounting principles relate to inventory and cash flow.
• Develop skills in analyzing data to prevent excess inventory and support business objectives.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Required technical and professional expertise

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts and financial principles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with MRP systems is a plus.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• English fluent

Preferred technical and professional experience

Ideal candidate has proven experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response/Maestro and MRP/SAP tools

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world's most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

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Client-provided location(s): Guadalajara, Mexico

Job ID: IBM-81709

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-12-31T18:46:16