Global Operations Rotation Program

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.

About the role:

The Global Operations Rotational Program (ORP) is an 18-month leadership development experience that provides the foundation for a successful end-to-end operational supply chain career. Program cohorts participate in 6-month rotations in various functional areas such as Planning & Forecasting, Sourcing & Supply Chain Program Management, as well as Project Management & Digital Transformation to develop a deep understanding of the full value chain. The program provides the opportunity to design and implement new processes, develop subject matter expertise, opportunities to network with executive leadership, and contribute to Samsara’s business growth and profitability. Throughout the program, participants will work alongside a global team of seasoned professionals, have access to Samsara’s learning and development resources, and benefit from Samsara’s company events such as diversity & inclusion and health & wellbeing. At the end of the program, participants will have the option to select their preferred role within the broader Operations organization based on business needs. Candidates must have an interest in learning how an operations team works together cohesively to support the broader company’s success and provide a competitive advantage in today’s tough macroeconomic environment.

The rotation program is 18 months in total (6 months on 3 teams) and the cohort will start in August of 2025. This role is only eligible for second-year MBA students or second-year Master students with an emphasis in Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, or equivalent who are looking for full-time jobs after graduation. We will not be accepting undergraduate students for this role at this time. This is a fully remote position. 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. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.

In this role, you will: 

• Analyze the tradeoffs of cost, quality, and responsiveness throughout Samsara’s increasingly complex supply chain, from materials procurement to last-mile delivery
• Develop a deep understanding of Samsara’s vendor base in order to anticipate industry trends and track competitive forces for materials and logistics  to help us build a more resilient and sustainable supply chain
• Adopt negotiation strategies to create optimal terms for sourcing to ensure business continuity while maintaining quality for hardware components, finished goods, freight rates, and warehousing services
• Build key relationships with cross-functional stakeholders in Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Finance, and Customer Success
• Develop a deep understanding of new product introduction (NPI) launches and operational implementation, as well as the associated financial impacts
• Drive cross-functional projects focused on the Integrated Business Planning process and actively consolidate supply chain insights for senior leadership decision-making
• Conduct analytics on process value optimization, cost opportunities and risks, market intelligence and international dynamics to inform Samsara’s product and operational roadmap
• 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:

• Pursuing an MBA degree with an emphasis in Supply Chain