Materials & Planning Intern (Summer 2026/Undergraduate ONLY)
Nutanix
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The Opportunity
Applications close December 1, 2025.
This is a 12-week paid internship working a minimum of 3 days per week from our San Jose, CA office. The internship will start in May 2026.
An internship at Nutanix allows you to build on your studies and expand your professional skills. Working alongside an experienced and encouraging team, you will dive into hands-on, impactful projects, with training and mentoring to strengthen your skills beyond the classroom.
About the Team
At Nutanix, you'll be joining the Planning Team, which is an essential part of our Supply Chain Operations. This dynamic team consists of about 60 members in Supply Chain Ops, with 5 dedicated professionals in Planning. Our culture emphasizes collaboration and innovation, as we are responsible for managing the flow of materials and products to meet customer demand. By working closely with various functions across the company, including Sales, Operations, and Finance, our Planning Team ensures accurate forecasting and effective inventory management. We strive to optimize supply chain processes that not only reduce costs but also enhance customer satisfaction, all while aligning with Nutanix's strategic initiatives and supporting our configure-to-order model.
You will report to the Sr. Director of Planning, who fosters an inclusive and supportive environment conducive to professional growth. The work setup is hybrid, which allows you to work in the office three days a week while providing flexibility for remote work. As for travel requirements, this role does not require any travel, allowing you to maintain a stable work-life balance while contributing to the team's success.
Your Role
- Develop and oversee demand forecasts and supply plans for Nutanix's configure-to-order model, ensuring alignment with customer demand.
- · Manage commodity flow, scheduling, and analysis to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure on-time order fulfillment.
- · Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including Sales, Operations, and Finance-to drive strategic initiatives and enhance supply chain efficiency.
- · Create perspectives and analytics that tell a story, complimenting and/or supporting Planning efforts related to product launch, transition, adoption, and end of sale.
What You Will Bring
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa status, such as F1, H1B, or TN.
- You are pursuing a Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management or a related field
- Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
- Team-oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Perks You'll Enjoy
- Mentorship and support from your manager and team
- A multinational company with unique teammates and a vibrant Employee Resource Group Community
- Competitive pay, all the hardware you need, plus wellness days
- For the in-office hybrid: A modern office with all the snacks and beverages you can consume!
More About #LifeAtNutanix
- Learn more about Nutanix and our platform architecture with the Nutanix Bible.
- Explore our Instagram and blog
- Learn what employees are saying on LinkedIn and Glassdoor
- How we approach Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
- More information for students
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $ 24 and USD $ 31 per hour.
However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting. In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith.
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