Supply Chain Analyst Internship

About the role

Altec is recruiting a Supply Chain Analyst Intern for the upcoming year at the Altec Midwest Facility in St. Joseph, MO. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and services aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment for customers in over 100 countries. Altec emphasizes a culture of customer focus, teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business (required).
• Preferred majors: Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management.
• Entering 3rd or 4th year of study (highly preferred).
• Ability to work year‑round (highly preferred).
• Prior interaction with the Altec team at a recruitment event (highly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier performance scorecards evaluating quality, delivery, and cost.
• Maintain supplier certification documents and assist in evaluating potential suppliers.
• Maintain supplier records for governmental programs related to small business and diversity spend.
• Collaborate with engineering and production associates on cost‑savings activities.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives and Kaizen activities.
• Assist with accounts payable projects.
• Maintain accurate material pricing.
• Procure components for assembly lines and expedite parts as needed.
• Manage inventory levels and complete projects to ensure components are on hand.
• Identify and initiate cost‑savings opportunities with suppliers.
• Handle any other special projects as required.