Business Operations & Planning Analyst Intern (Summer 2025)
Global Foundries

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Internship Program Overview:

Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you'll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives.

Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundriesMalta is seeking to fill a Business Operations Engineer planning position to work in a manufacturing engineering organization. The Business Operations team's scope encompasses short-term and long-term Material and Financial planning & forecasting, Cost program management, Cost benchmarking, Capital Expense planning, Efficiency improvements and Spend Analytics.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Successful candidates will have strong sense of ownership, sense of urgency, good business acumen, technical skills, be comfortable leading improvement projects. Be willing to embrace working in a diverse manufacturing environment.
• They will work in a dynamic collaborative environment requiring strong team skills with engineers, managers, technicians, and the site leadership team.

Material and Financial Forecasting & Planning

• General understanding of materials (chemicals, specialty and bulk gases, slurry, photochemical, etc.) and maintenance parts (consumables, spares, etc.) for assigned Engineering Module(s)
• Preparing monthly Materials and Maintenance forecasts for the assigned Engineering Module(s), and a comprehensive annual bottoms-up financial budget with monthly adjustments to outlook
• Manage material forecast and supply from Operations with Procurement and Supply chain
• Measure forecast accuracy and have continuous improvement plans to reduce error.

Cost Program Management

• Project manager for Engineering modules to effectively drive achievement of the Fab cost goals
• Follow and implement lean manufacturing practices to improve productivity and cost of ownership
• Strong analytical capabilities to develop KPIs, insightful reports and data analysis
• Prepare and deliver regular financial reports for internal and external customers.

Ensuring supply continuity

• Communicate with suppliers and vendors requesting quotes for one-time and recurring purchases, identify best known methods and implement in line with our standards
• Manage purchase requests from the Fab to support Equipment performance commitments to deliver on customer products
• Willingness to respond to critical manufacturing and operational needs off-hours to support Fab operations.

Capital Process Management

• Coordinate between several stakeholders within the company to successfully handle and execute Capital Equipment purchasing projects for assigned Engineering Module(s).

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Required Qualifications:

• Education - Graduating with Bachelors in Business Analytics/Business Administration or related field from an accredited degree program.
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
• Travel - Flexibility with minor business travel required.
• Must have high degree of social, intercultural, and analytical competency
• Must have a basic understanding of Semiconductor Operations
• Must be proficient in data analysis and statistical tools in MS Excel or similar analytical tool
• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of products - Word, Power point

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills

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Expected Salary Range

$20.00 - $40.00

Expected Salary Range
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The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law

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