Supply Chain Operations Intern-Hybird

About the role

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Gain Hands-On Experience in Healthcare Supply Chain Are you interested in data analytics, inventory management, procurement, or healthcare operations? Join Children’s Wisconsin as a Supply Chain Operations Intern and gain valuable experience supporting the systems and processes that help deliver exceptional patient care. This internship provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals across Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Distribution, Warehousing, Invasive Services, and Accounts Payable. You'll build practical skills in analytics, process improvement, inventory management, and business operations while gaining exposure to the full healthcare supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and prepare data to support inventory management activities, including PAR levels, unit-of-measure optimization, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Partner with department leaders to review, document, and evaluate current workflows and operational processes.
• Assist in developing reports, dashboards, and analytics tools that support departmental objectives and strategic decision-making.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Workday Strategic Sourcing contracts database.
• Collaborate with leaders across Distribution, Warehousing, Invasive Services, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Accounts Payable to gain a comprehensive understanding of healthcare supply chain operations.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects designed to enhance efficiency and service excellence.
• Complete special projects and other assignments as needed.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of at least one year of a degree program in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of logistics, purchasing, business management principles, and business math.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accountability, professionalism, and service orientation.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and respond thoughtfully to the needs of internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with Access and PowerPoint is preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in healthcare supply chain operations
• Exposure to procurement, sourcing, inventory management, distribution, and analytics
• Opportunities to work directly with experienced leaders and subject matter experts
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and process improvement solutions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Professional networking and career development opportunities
• Meaningful work that supports Children's Wisconsin's mission of providing exceptional care

Schedule

Schedule: 15 to 20 hours per week; Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite, remaining hours worked remotely); Flexible scheduling to