Supply Chain Intern (Co-Op)
About the role
The Supply Chain Intern will support the production facility, working with purchasing analysts and the supply chain supervisor to review suppliers, supply chain trends, and identify areas for cost savings. The candidate will identify trends in purchasing and implement solutions to reduce spending and streamline supply chain processes. They will shadow purchasing analysts to gain an understanding of purchasing processes, manufacturing processes, standard work, product life cycle systems, and ERP systems. The intern will have high visibility of manufactured parts and the planning used to manufacture those parts. Specific opportunities include exposure to purchasing processes, supplier management, supplier interaction, and cost analysis. The candidate will also receive training and opportunities to calculate cost savings or cost avoidance to support overall site cost savings goals.
Responsibilities
- Identify trends in purchasing and implement solutions to reduce spending, inventory, and streamline supply chain processes.
- Shadow purchasing analysts to gain an understanding of purchasing processes, manufacturing processes, standard work, product life cycle systems, and ERP systems.
- Support lead time analysis of supplied materials and production to reduce inventory.
- Participate in team meetings, capturing action items and ensuring follow-up.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Efficient use of time in prioritizing, organizing, and completing tasks.
- Well organized with good attention to detail.
- Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others.
- Proactive, hands-on strategic thinking with problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Willingness to learn and support training of others.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a 4-year supply chain degree or degree in business (junior year preferred).
- Must be willing to accept a 3-6 month assignment.
- Previous experience in a supply chain/business role is a plus.