Materials Intern - Summer 2026 jobs in United States
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Magna International · 1 day ago

Materials Intern - Summer 2026

Magna International is a leading mobility technology company with over 65 years of expertise in the automotive industry. They are seeking a Materials Planning Intern to support materials planning, data management, and supplier communication within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role provides hands-on experience in logistics operations, KPI reporting, and process improvement activities.

AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and expansion of the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to improve material flow and inventory accuracy
Collect and organize material, packaging and supplier data to support PFEP and logistics planning
Maintain accurate information related to part routing, container sizes and delivery frequencies
Support enhancement to existing Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data reporting for logistics and materials performance
Conduct data collection from suppliers, including updates to contact information and packaging’s geometry details
Participate in logistic improvement projects focused on optimizing material flow, packaging utilization and data accuracy
Assist in updating and maintaining documentation for logistics procedures and work instructions
Work cross-functionally with Materials, Purchasing and Production teams to support supply chain efficiency

Qualification

Data analysisLogistics planningSupply chain processesMicrosoft OfficeERP SystemsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Strong analytical and organizational skills with a focus on data accuracy
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collectively within a team environment
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Engineering, Business or a related field
Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Basic understanding of PFEP, KPI metrics and supply chain processes
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in reporting and documentation

Preferred

Coursework or project experience in materials management, logistics planning or data analysis
Exposure to ERP Systems
Familiarity with manufacturing or automotive environments
Knowledge of packaging data, inventory control or supplier communication processes

Company

Magna International

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Magna International is a mobility tech company and auto supplier that engages in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, and seating.

H1B Sponsorship

Magna International has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (3)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.79B
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.04B
2024-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $330.18M
2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M

Leadership Team

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Philip Fracassa
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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Jorg Meinrich
Purchasing Director
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