Johnson Outdoors Sourcing & Purchasing Intern (1-Year Term)

Internship Objective

Provide structured hands-on exposure to Johnson Outdoors (JO) Sourcing and Purchasing operations while delivering tangible value through data management process documentation supplier support and analytics. This role supports Fishing Business Units (MK & EDC) and Shared Services under Strategic Sourcing.

Overall Scope (12 Months)

• Support sourcing and buying operations
• Support supplier data integrity and performance tracking
• Support process documentation and standardization
• Support KPI reporting and automation initiatives

Phase 1 Foundation & Transactional Support (Months 13)

Primary Focus: Learning JO systems buying processes and supplier fundamentals

• Purchase order follow-ups shipment tracking and receipt confirmations
• Supplier master data validation (lead time pricing MOQ Incoterms)
• JDE / ERP data accuracy checks
• Maintain supplier onboarding documentation (NDA audits packaging)
• Attend sourcing and cross-functional meetings

Key Deliverables:

• Cleaned supplier master data tracker
• Shipment follow-up log
• Supplier onboarding checklist

Phase 2 Analytics KPI & Supplier Performance Support (Months 46)

Primary Focus: Data analytics reporting and supplier performance visibility

• Maintain sourcing KPI trackers (cost delivery lead time quality)
• Support supplier scorecard development and rollout
• Coordinate with IT/digital teams on KPI automation
• Prepare management-ready reports and dashboards

Key Deliverables:

• Supplier scorecard templates
• Monthly KPI reports
• Automation improvement recommendations

Phase 3 Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement (Months 79)

Primary Focus: Process standardization and knowledge capture

• Document standard work instructions (SOPs) for sourcing and buying
• Support process mapping (current vs future state)
• Assist with Supplier Collaboration / Quality platform setup

Key Deliverables:

• Documented SOPs
• Process flow diagrams
• Supplier collaboration playbook

Phase 4 Strategic Support & Capstone Project (Months 1012)

Primary Focus: End-to-end sourcing exposure and strategic contribution

• Support cost savings and resourcing initiatives
• Assist lead-time risk and supplier risk analysis
• Deliver final capstone presentation to leadership

Key Deliverables:

• Lead-time and risk analysis file
• Sourcing analytics summary deck
• Final intern presentation

Skills Developed

• ERP / JDE exposure
• Sourcing and purchasing fundamentals
• Supplier performance management
• Excel analytics and dashboards
• Process documentation and continuous improvement

Value to Johnson Outdoors

• Improves sourcing data accuracy and reporting bandwidth
• Accelerates supplier scorecard and KPI maturity
• Reduces administrative workload for buyers
• Builds early-career procurement talent pipeline

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background in Supply Chain Business Engineering or Analytics
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented with interest in sourcing operations
• Comfortable working cross-functionally

Required Experience:

Intern