Supply Chain Management Intern

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Digital Supply Chain Intern to support the execution of data-driven technology-enabled SCM initiatives. You will assist in process mapping data analysis tool implementation and performance reporting across planning buying and logistics. This role is ideal for someone interested in how digital tools (e.g. Power BI Power Automate Data Lake / Data Mart (Mantis Trino) GenAI etc.) transform supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project planning and execution for digital SCM initiatives (scope milestones status updates risk tracking).

• Gather clean and analyse supply chain data (e.g. demand inventory lead times order cycle logistics costs) to improve visibility across functions simplify operations and identify cross-functional trends and improvement opportunities.

• Build dashboards and reports in BI tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau Qlik) to monitor KPIs such as iOTIF capacity utilization and schedule adherence.

• Assist with process mapping and documentation (how the digital tools were built SOPs user guides) for Digital Projects.

• Participate in testing and validation of digital solutions (UAT test scripts defect logging) for ERP modules and adjacent systems (APS WMS/TMS MES eProcurement).

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (automation RPA workflow optimization) and recommend suitable solutions.

• Monitor industry trends in digital SCM (AI/ML forecasting digital twins control towers IoT) and share relevant insights.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Industrial Engineering Operations Management Data/Business Analytics Information Systems or related field.

• Foundational knowledge of supply chain concepts (S&OP MRP inventory management logistics procurement).

• Basic proficiency with analytics and data tools: Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables lookups) SQL or Python basics and at least one BI platform (Power BI/Tableau/Qlik).

• Familiarity with SAP ECC data structures.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and documentation skills; attention to detail.

• Clear concise communication; ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

• Self-starter with curiosity about digital transformation and process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience (coursework or projects) with demand/supply planning tools (e.g. Maestro SAP ECC etc )..

• Experience with data visualization DAX/Power Query PowerBI or Python libraries (pandas).

Key Competencies

• Data literacy: ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Systems thinking: understanding end-to-end supply chain flows.

Success Metrics

• Timely delivery of project tasks and documentation.

• Quality and accuracy of data analyses and dashboards.

• Reduction in manual effort via automation/process improvements.

• Positive feedback from stakeholders and project leads.

• Clear actionable insights presented in reviews and readouts.

What Youll Learn

• How digital solutions enable integrated planning and execution.

• Practical application of digital tools in supply chain operations.

• Methods for measuring and improving supply chain performance and execution.

• Best practices in change management UAT and process design.

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