Supply Chain Graduate Hire Non-Technical

The following posting is a pipeline requisition meant to accumulate candidates for 2025. Qualified applicants will be contacted in concert with the approval and publication of identical, approved positions within HP, Inc .

HP occasionally offers work authorization sponsorship for critical need roles. However, this opportunity currently does not offer work authorization sponsorship and HP will not provide any assistance or sign documentation in support of immigration sponsorship including Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Candidates who identify with a group that is historically underrepresented in the technology sector, including, but not limited to, African American, Latino, Native American, individuals with disabilities, and Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

About Us

Innovation is in HP's DNA. From our origins in a Palo Alto garage in 1939 to our current position as one of the world's leading technology companies, HP has grown to become a leader in technology and corporate culture, inspiring innovators and entrepreneurs around the globe. 

HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software and services to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that attracts exceptional talent and to supporting our employees to succeed at all levels. We dream in over 35 languages and share one mission: to engineer experiences that amaze us. 

The Program:

Our future success depends on the innovation and fresh ideas you bring to HP, Inc. We are hiring students and new graduates with a diverse set of skills and experiences to join us, across the different organizations that make us HP, Inc. Our new grad program is intended to help you learn and grow at HP, give you an opportunity to make an impact, and work with leading edge technology. At HP, you'll use advanced tools and technology to tackle complex challenges that make a real impact on people's lives.

The Team:

HP's Supply Chain Organization is at the heart of the world's most sustainable and just technology companies.

As a Supply Chain employee, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of the supply chain while applying the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model to optimize our processes.

Positions will be available for students who are in both Engineering and Business degree programs. Positions available will include assignments and tasks in the areas of Sourcing, Logistics, Planning, Materials/Inventory Management, Manufacturing Operations, Sustainability, Digital Transformation, Returns and Order Fulfillment. Tasks and assignments will vary with each new Supply Chain.

The selected candidate will gain and be equipped with the Supply Chain fundamentals to grow an inspiring career in Supply Chain. The SC Success indicators are the following:

• Functional/Technical expertise: Has and strives to develop functional expertise, technical breadth and depth, and thought leadership. Digital savvy, advanced tools/artificial intelligence (AI).

• Business and Financial Acumen: Understands the upstream and downstream impact of decisions. Able to see the financial effects and relationships of various aspects of the business.

• Emotional intelligence and self-awareness: Can read social engagements and is distinctly aware of his/her impact on others. Cognitively and emotionally empathic and pays attention to what's said and unsaid. Thoughtful and approachable, respectful of others and self. Admits mistakes and knows how to take ownership and fix.

• Resilience/grit : Communicates with positivity, creativity, and optimism despite setbacks. Able to manage fear of failure and bounce back quickly with ethics and determination to find a solution in the face of challenges. Doesn't seek perfection but strives for excellence (bias towards action over getting stuck in over-analysis).

• Information process capability: Able to manage the complexity requirements of the role. Able to process, synthesize, and integrate information to make effective decisions. Able to balance short-term thinking with longer term consequences.

• Accepts the role requirements: Individual ambitions and aspirations are in-line with the reality of the role. Demonstrates commitment to the role and values the work. Able to manage 24/7 work environment if/when necessary while finding balance.

• Team and organizational leadership: Able to influence and collaborate/partner well internally and externally. Challenges the status quo to accelerate business outcomes. Ability to teach and share knowledge with others; always learning and developing oneself.

• Executive communication: Connects well with people . Demonstrates executive presence. Communicates effectively - leveraging concise and effective messaging, empathy and listening ability. Controls the narrative in a way that is transparent, builds credibility and confidence.

**Responsibilities:  **

• Assist in analyzing and mapping our current supply chain processes using the SCOR model framework.

• Identify areas for improvement and propose recommendations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction in the Sourcing and Logistics areas.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including planning, procurement, production, logistics, returns, customer service, and operations, to gather data and insights for process optimization.

• Support the implementation of supply chain improvement initiatives, such as inventory management, demand planning, and order fulfillment.

• Conduct research on industry best practices and emerging trends in supply chain management to contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

• Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting to measure key performance indicators (KPIs) and track the progress of supply chain initiatives.

• Review and analyze whether or not new supply chain concepts that support an Integrated Supply Chain should be adopted by HP (i.e., JIS---Just In Sequence)

• Participate in meetings, workshops, and training sessions related to supply chain management and process improvement.

• Conducting sourcing market research to determine possible new innovative products or categories for introduction into HP's products

• Drive sustainability initiatives independent or in conjunction with other business functions, i.e., Packaging suppliers, Logistics/transportation suppliers

• Identifying and implementing new, innovative quality control processes and procedures for component suppliers

• Conduct market research to propose and implement potential new technologies leading for supply chain optimization.

• Apply analytics to develop data-driven solutions and financial/operational models to complex problems and mitigate risks.

• Perform as a procurement analyst, responsible for complex components worth millions of dollars and locating new sources of supply, and contributing to cost savings

Education and Experience Required

• Have no more than 12 months of prior work experience professionally related to the Graduate Hire Requisition they are applying to, (not including internships, teaching assistance, research work, or military experience).

• Able to obtain work authorization in the United States without requiring sponsorship in the future.

• Graduated with a Bachelor's or Master's degree; preferred majors: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Distribution, General Business Management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply the SCOR model to identify process gaps and propose solutions

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Teams and Sharepoint

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross- functional teams

• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Ability to work successfully in an environment with varying levels of complexity

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Preferred Knowledge and Skills   

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Power BI, SQL, and Access database a plus

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or others a plus

• Knowledge of statistical analysis and financial modeling

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel with experience in creating Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros

• Strong business acumen and technical knowledge within the area of responsibility.

• Ability to work in virtual teams

• Be an agent of Management of Change

• Previous internships and/or work in a Supply Chain related function are a plus

We are looking for visionaries who are ready to make an impact on the way the world works. At HP, the future is yours to create. Thanks for taking the time to review our job, if you think it is a match to your knowledge and interests please apply today- we are eager to learn more about you. 

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The base pay range for this role is $56,880 to $71,100 annually, with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to US candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Health insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision insurance

• Long-term/short-term disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Generous time off policies, including; 

• 4-12 weeks of fully paid parental leave based on tenure

• 11 paid holidays

• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview (~~~/) )

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.