Supply Chain Material Planning Intern

Benefits

Benefits Of Working For Woodstream
Competitive benefits package including:
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Internship

Commute

Immediate opportunity for a Supply Chain/Material Planning Intern in Lancaster, PA

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing MRP signals to understand purchasing and production requirements based on sales projections and inventory strategies
• Support the creation and maintenance of daily and weekly production schedules under the direction of the planning team
• Monitor actual production against schedule on a daily and weekly basis and assist with attainment reporting
• Place and track purchase orders for materials required to support production requirements
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies in collaboration with the inventory management team
• Maintain inventory tracking data and assist with reviewing aging inventory parameters
• Participate in shop floor interactions to observe how production schedules are executed in a live manufacturing environment
• Support data gathering and analysis related to intra-company transfer identification
• Support the planning team with new product launch activities by tracking material readiness and supplier timelines
• Document process improvement observations and contribute ideas for enhancing material planning workflows
• Attend and participate in cross-functional planning meetings with customer care, logistics, quality, and marketing teams
• Complete an assigned capstone project related to supply chain planning or inventory management, to be presented to the planning team at the conclusion of the internship

Project Description

This internship supports the supply chain planning function within Woodstream's manufacturing plant. Under the guidance and supervision of an experienced planner, the intern will assist with the execution of production scheduling, material tracking, and inventory monitoring activities. The intern will develop a foundational understanding of how MRP systems, production plans, and purchasing processes work together to ensure product availability for customer requirements. By the end of this internship, participants will have developed working knowledge in the following areas:

• How manufacturing companies use ERP/MRP systems to plan and manage materials and production
• The relationship between customer demand, production scheduling, and inventory positioning
• The purchasing and procurement cycle, including purchase order creation and vendor communication
• How to read and interpret supply chain KPIs and attainment reporting
• Cross-functional collaboration between supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams
• Practical use of Microsoft Excel and SAP (S/4HANA) in a real manufacturing environment

Required Successful Candidate Profile

• Must have recently completed a Bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data sorting, filtering, and basic pivot tables
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Coursework and Experience

• Coursework in supply chain management, operations, logistics, or procurement
• Prior internship, co-op, or work experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or operations environment
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP concepts (SAP S/4HANA experience a significant plus)
• Exposure to Power BI, Access, or other data visualization or database tools
• APICS student membership or coursework a plus
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a creative approach to problem solving

Fun Facts

• We are the ONLY Pest & Animal Control company with a significant ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Program.
• Over 40% of our directors and above are women.
• 57% of the Executive Team (meaning VP and above) are female, black, Hispanic or Asian/Islander.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.