Buyer/Planner Student

When you work at Daktronics, you’ll be part of something amazing. We design, engineer, manufacture and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems.

Our products bring excitement to professional, college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world, and even provide direction for people as they travel, work and play.

As part of the Daktronics team, you’ll have interesting, impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits – and the people are second to none.

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Jump-start your career and put your classroom knowledge to the test in a corporate setting. Our Buyer/Planner Student role will provide you with extensive learning opportunities that will enhance your potential.   

Where is this opportunity located?   

This position is located onsite in Brookings, South Dakota, with potential to work from home on occasion. Candidates must be enrolled as a student and registered in at least 12 credits.  Preferred applicant should be available to work 15-20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.   

What is the compensation?    

The typical hiring range for this position is $14.00 to $16.00 per hour based on the location of Brookings, SD. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation.    

Students with GPA of 3.5 and above may be eligible for a $500 Academic Excellence Reward for each spring and fall semester completed while employed.  Additional conditions may apply. 

This position is eligible for a subset of our company benefits including, employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability and accommodations. Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website Career Opportunities (daktronics.com). This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics at any time. 

What will the work look like for me?   

Our purchasing philosophy is to build ongoing partnerships with our suppliers and coordinate the material flow with the manufacturing groups in a lean manufacturing environment. The materials management function is the beginning of the manufacturing, made to order, pull manufacturing process.   

• Become knowledgeable of purchasing functions and procedures.    
• Work as a member of the Material Management Team to insure a steady flow of material through the plant.    
• Process purchase requisitions for goods and services, including order entry, order placement, and expediting.    
• Develop working relationships with outside vendors by communicating effectively via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings.    
• Assist in analyzing daily reports and procuring materials to most effectively assure component supply and prevent stock-outs, while managing inventory levels.    
• Work effectively as a team member, helping when and where needed. 
• Make and implement suggestions for product and process improvement.   
• Consistently complete quality work in a timely manner.    
• Complete projects and other duties as needed or assigned.    
• Become knowledgeable of company policies and procedures.    
• Regularly and reliably work scheduled hours.   

Check out our Daktronics Student Career Video.        

Academic Requirements: 

• The preferred candidate must be enrolled as a student and registered in at least 12 credits in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related programs.    
• The preferred candidate will be in their sophomore or junior year of school.  
• Only strong academic performers will be considered.  
• Must maintain an acceptable GPA, preference to 2.5 GPA or greater.  
• Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application to be considered for this position.    

Other Requirements:  

• Applicants should be available to work 15-20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.     
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.      
• Good organizational skills and oral and written communication skills. 
• Self-motivated, flexible, team player, detail oriented.  
• Enthusiastic for learning and working on new projects and flexible to ever-changing priorities and responsibilities.    
• General computer skills, including accurate keyboarding skills and ability to learn and navigate new software and tools.    
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.