Intern - Strategic Category Analyst

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. Department Overview The Strategic Cost Management team supports Micron's global expansion by driving cost optimization, financial transparency, and supplier strategy across large-scale semiconductor construction projects.

Through analytics, market intelligence, benchmarking, and AI-enabled solutions, the team helps ensure capital investments are delivered efficiently while supporting Micron's long-term growth objectives.

Position Overview

As a Strategic Category Analyst Intern – Construction, you will support cost management, analytics, and reporting activities for Micron's semiconductor fab construction projects. You will work with Procurement, Construction, Finance, and Operations teams to evaluate cost performance, identify optimization opportunities, leverage AI-enabled tools, and provide data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support construction cost planning, forecasting, benchmarking, and performance tracking activities across large capital projects.
• Analyze cost, supplier, market, and project data to identify trends, risks, savings opportunities, and improvement recommendations.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that improve access to project costs, forecasts, and business performance.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Facilities Construction, Finance, and Operations teams to support decision-making, supplier analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use AI-enabled tools and technologies to improve research, analysis, reporting, process efficiency, and operational effectiveness while promoting responsible AI use.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience through internships, research projects, coursework, co-ops, or academic projects in procurement, construction, engineering, project management, supply chain, analytics, or related fields.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience using AI-enabled tools to support analysis, research, productivity, or decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest or experience in cost management, construction cost controls, quantity surveying, procurement, or business analytics.
• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Access, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
• Basic understanding of construction delivery models and contracting methods, including GMP, lump sum, unit price, and time-and-materials contracts.
• Familiarity with procurement systems, project management tools, or capital project execution methodologies.
• Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and interest in applying AI, automation, and continuous improvement practices to business processes and analytics.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.

Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the

Benefits

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