Business Co-op/Intern - Spring 2027

This job description reflects potential openings for the Spring 2027 Co-op/Internship Session (January-April/May). As a Business Co-op/Intern at Honda, you will support various departments in cost planning, financial analysis, business case development, and supply chain management. You will also assist with long-range market, model volume, and business performance forecasting, as well as analyze emerging consumer, industry, and societal trends to assess future business and market impacts.

Responsibilities:

• Support cost planning, financial analysis, and business case development for current and future initiatives
• Build and maintain analytical tools, databases, and financial simulations using Microsoft Excel and Access
• Conduct market sizing, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support long-range planning and profitability
• Analyze emerging consumer, industry, and societal trends to assess future business and market impacts
• Assist with long-range market, model volume, and business performance forecasting

Supply Chain Management:

• Prepare and analyze Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and supplier cost data for accuracy and competitiveness
• Analyzing quotes for accuracy
• Cost comparisons to standards and targets
• Creating cost management databases and analysis tools using Microsoft Excel and Access

Finance & Accounting:

• Perform cost comparisons against standards and targets
• Support general ledger activities, including balance sheet account analysis and reconciliation
• Assist with financial statement compilation and reporting

Human Resources & Talent Operations:

• Support daily Associate Relations activities and provide Human Resources customer service support
• Assist with benefits administration, Human Resources systems inquiries, and Leave of Absence (LOA) audits
• Participate in information-sharing sessions related to company programs and initiatives
• Support competency management, mentoring programs, and associate development resources
• Research and document best practices related to performance management and talent development
• Assist with Total Rewards research, payroll best practices, and development of operational standards

Digital Services, Customer Experience, and Marketing Support:

• Support Digital Services business initiatives with a focus on connected and emerging technologies
• Build business cases for new digital opportunities, including financial modeling and market research
• Assist Customer Experience (CX) teams with initiatives that improve customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Support coordination, enhancement, and scaling of digital systems and CX products
• Help ensure consistent, high-quality experiences across customers, associates, and dealer touchpoints

Consumer Insights & Market Planning:

• Support the definition of target customer personas, usage scenarios, product requirements, and unique selling propositions (USPs)
• Assist with future market planning by monitoring macro-level developments and industry trends
• Translate customer and market insights into actionable recommendations for product and business teams

Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• General Business Coursework
• Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA or higher
• Class status- Sophomore (by credit hour) or above
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program studying Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
• Valid U.S. Driver's License (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis)
• Ability to secure own transportation to and from work each day

Benefits:

• Housing Accommodations: Honda offers housing at a shared cost or a housing stipend based on location for our Co-ops and Interns
• Honda Business Resource Groups: One of the ways Honda gives diversity a voice is through its business resource groups
• Performance Feedback: Honda Co-ops and Interns will have the opportunity to receive informal and formal feedback from their leaders
• Mentorship: Each Co-op/Intern is assigned a mentor in your department to help you navigate your time at Honda
• On-site Wellness Center: Co-ops and Interns have access to join our Wellness Centers (varies by location)
• Paid overtime: Co-ops and Interns will receive 1.5 times their hourly rate of pay for any overtime worked
• Consideration for full-time employment: Our Cooperative Learning Internships program is utilized as a talent pipeline for our full-time positions!