Summer Intern - Supply Chain & Operations

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

HARMAN’s diverse portfolio of businesses and customers offers interns a great opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of projects and practices. As a member of our team, you will gain practical experience in global supply chain and operations. This role supports initiatives focused on optimizing processes and improving efficiency across the supply chain. Projects may include end-to-end analysis of supply chain costs to identify savings opportunities and improve efficiency, vendor performance improvement, and warehouse optimization. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure readiness for key project milestones.

What You Will Do

• Analyze vendor, warehouse, and customer performance to identify trends and support process optimization and cost reduction
• Lead and support the information-gathering phase to evaluate project feasibility
• Lead stakeholder meetings, capture decisions, and ensure timely completion of follow-up tasks
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and documentation, including statements of work, deliverables, and lessons learned

What You Need to Be Successful

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Sophomore year or later, or graduate/Ph. D program at an accredited institution taking at least one class in the semester prior to the internship program and returning to school for at least one semester upon completion of the internship program
• Degree must be in related area of work with courses in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related fields.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to confidently interact and present information to senior leaders
• Must work collaboratively with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

Bonus Points if You Have

• Previous entry level work experience strongly preferred
• Strongly prefer candidates who live within a commutable distance
• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, etc.)
• Integration knowledge (API, EDI, middleware, etc.)
• Database and reporting: SQL, data modeling, Qlik, etc.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Power BI)

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to work in an office in Northridge
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
• Must provide own housing and transportation to/from work
• Must provide proper work authorization
• Must provide work availability from 12 weeks between May 2026 - August 2026 and be able to work 40 hours per week

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

Pay Transparency 

Freshman: $19.00 
Sophomore: $21.00 
Junior: $23.00 
Senior: $24.00   
Master: $28.00  
 

Dependent on the internship offered, pay is based on factors, including without limitation, the applicant's level of education and business need. 

Benefits 

HARMAN is interested in your health and wellbeing and offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your relationship with HARMAN, and may include paid sick leave and medical benefits. 

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.