Intern - Planning

Role summary

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The Planning Intern will support production and supply-chain planning activities within MAS Holdings. Typical responsibilities include updating planning reports, monitoring production schedules, coordinating with internal teams, tracking material availability, analyzing data, and helping identify delays or capacity issues. Candidates are generally expected to be undergraduates or recent graduates in supply chain management, operations management, industrial engineering, business, or a related discipline. Good analytical, organizational, communication, and Microsoft Excel skills are important. The successful candidate should be willing to learn, work accurately under deadlines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain confidentiality. Familiarity with ERP systems, data analysis, apparel manufacturing, or production planning would be advantageous.

About the employer

MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s leading apparel and textile manufacturers, headquartered in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1987, the company has grown into a global design-to-delivery partner serving internationally recognized sportswear, lingerie, fashion, and activewear brands. MAS operates manufacturing, technology, innovation, and design facilities across several countries, with a strong focus on product development, sustainability, ethical employment, and advanced manufacturing. Its businesses support areas such as apparel production, supply-chain management, wearable technology, and textile innovation. The company is known for investing in employee development and encouraging collaboration, innovation, and responsible business practices. Working at MAS can provide exposure to international customers, modern manufacturing systems, cross-functional planning, and the fast-moving global fashion industry.

Working in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers opportunities in apparel and manufacturing, information technology, tourism, finance, logistics, engineering, healthcare, and business services. Colombo and nearby industrial zones are the main employment centers, while Kandy, Galle, and other cities provide additional opportunities. The country has a diverse culture shaped by Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim, and Burgher communities, with Sinhala and Tamil as official languages and English widely used in business. Lifestyle costs are generally lower than in many international cities, although Colombo housing and transport can be more expensive. The island is known for beaches, mountains, wildlife, historic sites, and welcoming communities. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate employment visa or residence authorization arranged with employer support; tourist visas do not permit employment. Relocating candidates should confirm current immigration rules, healthcare arrangements, accommodation, taxation, and work-permit requirements before accepting an offer.