Supply Chain Intern (Year-Round)
Charter Wire · Milwaukee, WI · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementPart-time
About the Supply Chain Internship
Support a fast-paced manufacturing environment by assisting with production planning, scheduling, and inventory management activities. The intern will gain hands-on experience creating and maintaining production schedules for multiple manufacturing assets while balancing changing customer demand, production priorities, material availability, and capacity constraints.
Program Structure
- Schedule: Part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the academic year and full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer
- Location: Milwaukee, WI
- Start Date: January 2027
- Duration: Year-round internship
What We're Looking For
- Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field with current status of at least a sophomore level
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Ability to succeed in a team environment
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
Preferred Experience
- ERP experience
- Purchasing experience
- Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S tools
What You'll Focus On
- Monitor production performance, capacity utilization, inventory levels, and raw material availability to help optimize production schedules and support on-time delivery
- Assist with raw material procurement activities and help manage inventory that supports the manufacturing process
- Perform routine inventory audits to validate system accuracy and identify discrepancies
- Provide day-to-day support for the Procurement and Planning teams by assisting with ad hoc projects, data analysis, process improvements, and other supply chain initiatives
What Sets Our Internship Program Apart
Work on meaningful projects while receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that help launch your career. Our paid internship program also includes signature experiences like Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase.