Strategic Planning Analyst Internship

Description

Osborn is a global leader in the design and production of industrial brushes, polishers, roller technology, sealing and idler rollers, and rail solutions.  Osborn offers superior solutions for any mechanical surface treatment challenges. Our experts are highly trained to provide optimized off-the-shelf or customized tools. Since making our first industrial brushes in 1887, we have grown to become the world’s largest surface treatment and finishing provider. We’re dedicated to offering the very best—a standard to which we hold ourselves and the aspiration we reserve for our diverse customer base.  When you choose to join Osborn, you join a group of professionals who are driving innovation and are laser-focused on delivering value to our customers through premium quality products. 

Responsibilities

The Strategic Planning Analyst Intern will support high-impact, project-based initiatives focused on business planning, market analysis, and long-term strategy development. This role involves analyzing complex datasets, identifying trends and opportunities, and contributing to strategic recommendations that guide organizational decision-making. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate performance metrics, assess market dynamics, and support the development of actionable business plans.

This internship is ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills, business acumen, and an interest in strategy, consulting, or corporate planning. The role provides hands-on experience in data-driven decision-making, executive-level presentations, and strategic problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Forecasting Analysis

• Clean, organize, and analyze historical demand data
• Support the development and evaluation of forecasting models
• Identify trends, seasonality, and demand variability
• Measure forecast accuracy (e.g., MAPE, bias) and recommend improvements

2. Safety Stock Optimization

• Analyze demand variability and service level targets
• Assist in calculating optimal safety stock levels using statistical methods
• Evaluate current inventory policies and identify gaps or excess
• Provide recommendations to balance service levels and inventory costs

3. Lead Time (LT) Analysis

• Collect and analyze supplier and internal lead time data
• Identify variability and root causes of delays
• Support initiatives to improve lead time reliability and planning assumptions
• Build reporting tools to track LT performance over time

4. Data & Reporting

• Build dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools
• Present findings and insights to the Demand Manager in a clear, structured format
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and recommendations

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner

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