Supply Chain Intern
About The Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company founded in 1867. With a broad portfolio of systems, products, services, and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials, and transport & automotive. Voith U.S. Inc. (VTI) is hiring for: Supply Chain Intern.
Job Title
Intern, Supply Chain
Prepared
2023-12-05
Department
Supply Chain Management
FLSA Status
Exempt
Reports To
Director of Supply Chain
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytically minded intern to join our Supply Chain team. Reporting directly to the Director of Supply Chain, you will gain hands-on experience across procurement, Logistics, supplier management, and process improvement. This role offers meaningful exposure to real business data and decision-making — your analysis will directly inform how we manage suppliers, resolve shortages, and drive cost savings.
Responsibilities
Reporting & Analytics
- Maintain and update Supply Chain KPI dashboards to provide leadership with accurate, timely visibility into performance.
- Analyze procurement, supplier, inventory, and shortage data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Procurement & Supplier Analytics
- Prepare supplier performance scorecards covering quality, delivery, and responsiveness metrics.
- Support spend analysis and cost-saving initiatives through data gathering, cleansing, and modeling.
- Track supplier delivery performance and maintain visibility of open issues through resolution.
Planning & Shortage Visibility
- Compile shortage reports by Manufacturing Order to support production planning and escalation.
- Monitor reschedules, cancellations, and backlog trends and flag emerging risks.
- Assist with demand vs. supply analysis to support capacity and inventory decisions.
Process Improvement & Documentation
- Update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation for key supply chain workflows.
- Support audit and compliance activities, including data collection and documentation review.
- Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements in reporting and daily processes.
Strategic Research
- Conduct market, supplier, and industry research to inform sourcing and category strategies.
- Benchmark best practices and support the development of business cases for supply chain initiatives.
- Conduct spend analytics and market intelligence, including supply/demand dynamics, pricing trends, and risk assessments.
Supplier Management
- Support day-to-day supplier management, including regular manufacturing follow-ups and status updates.
- Absorb supplier monitoring: review supplier on-time delivery daily, and process and submit monthly purchasing team and supplier performance reports.
- Absorb the handling of Non-Conforming Material (NCM), including notifying suppliers and processing rejected material for return.
Logistics & Import Analytics
- Analyze logistics routes, 3PL performance, and quote trends to recommend cost-saving initiatives.
- Continuously review current freight lanes and assess consolidation opportunities.
- Support the freight audit, payment, and reporting process.
- Absorb the handling of claims processes, reporting, and related training.
Qualifications / Skills
- Students are currently enrolled in classes leading to a degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering or other business disciplines.
- Skills required for success in this role: Analytical, Negotiation, Self-motivated, Problem solving, Team Work, Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team, Willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve, with a positive attitude and solid Communication skills.
- Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the key actions of job. Talking Frequently Hearing Frequently Sitting Frequently Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Bending Frequently Climbing Yes Reaching Occasionally Prolonged Overhead Work N/A Pushing/Pulling N/A Kneeling/Squatting Frequently Lifting Occasionally up to 25 lbs Carrying Occasionally up to 25 lbs Balancing N/A Rotation/Twisting Occasionally Keyboard Use Frequently Using vibration tools/equipment N/A Noise level occasionally up to 100 dBA
Travel
N/A
What You'll Gain
- Direct mentorship from the Director of Supply Chain and cross-functional exposure to procurement, planning, and operations.
- Hands-on experience with real supplier, inventory, and production data.
- A portfolio of tangible deliverables — dashboards, scorecards, SOPs, and business cases — to showcase in future roles.
- Insight into how supply chain strategy connects to company financial performance.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the key actions of job. Talking Frequently Hearing Frequently Sitting Frequently Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Bending Frequently Climbing Yes Reaching Occasionally Prolonged Overhead Work N/A Pushing/Pulling N/A Kneeling/Squatting Frequently Lifting Occasionally up to 25 lbs Carrying Occasionally up to 25 lbs Balancing N/A Rotation/Twisting Occasionally Keyboard Use Frequently Using vibration tools/equipment N/A Noise level occasionally up to 100 dBA
Travel
N/A