Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
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About the role:
Samsara is seeking a Supply Chain Intern to support our growing hardware supply chain team. In this role you will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing, Legal and Engineering to shape the future of our strategic supply chain partnerships. As part of our Global Supply Chain team, you will support new product introductions and cross-functional initiatives to optimize existing products. You will support the team with strategic sourcing, ranging from manufacturing partner escalations, cost negotiation, and project execution to data analysis. You will help the team identify market trends and develop tools and processes to systemize critical supply chain data. Ideal candidates should be analytical and curious learners. The supply chain team uses data-driven insights to align internal stakeholders and our joint design manufacturing partners.
This internship is a remote internship. This role is open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska, Austin metro, California, Chicago metro, Connecticut, Dallas metro, Denver metro, Houston metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and Washington DC metro.
This role is only eligible for first-year MBA students or first-year Master's students with an emphasis in Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, or degree equivalent with a minimum of 2+ years of working experience prior to going back to get their Master’s or MBA. We will not be accepting undergraduate students for this role at this time.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, and countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
- You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role, you will:
- Support supplier relationships to drive alignment on component pipeline and risk assessments
- Develop global sourcing strategies, identify and evaluate new supplier opportunities
- Partner with cross functional and systems teams to build supply chain integrations into existing PLM system
- Assist with collecting quotes from suppliers, leading negotiations and driving bottoms up cost analysis
- Support the development of our supply chain spend analytics processes and systems
- Conduct market research of current business trends, industry changes, cost drivers, global pricing and market conditions
- Drive collaboration between cross-functional stakeholders to identify cost savings opportunities by optimizing design, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Assist with bottoms-up-cost modeling for custom components
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Actively pursuing an MBA or a Master’s degree in Business, Engineering Management, Supply Chain, Operations, or a similar field, graduating in Spring 2026.
- BS in a relevant technical field e.g. Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering also preferred
- Must have at least 2+ years of work experience, preferably in an Operations-focused role, prior to going back for your Master’s or MBA.
- Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail, prioritization, and triage of complicated issues
- Ability to develop strategic insights and trends
- Advanced analytical skills, ability to translate data into insights and craft executive presentations
- Self-motivated, proactive, creative, and critical problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous settings
- Experience collaborating and working with cross-functional teams
- Preferred experience in supply chain or manufacturing or planning
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
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