Supply Chain Intern

Job Title:Intern Supply Chain

Prepared:2023-12-05

Department:Supply Chain Management

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To:DirectorofSupply Chain

Summary

We areseekinga detail-oriented analytically minded intern to join our Supply Chain team. Reporting directly to the Director of Supply Chain you will gain hands-on experience across procurementLogisticssupplier management and process improvement. This role offers meaningful exposure toreal businessdata and decision-making your analysis will directly inform how we manage suppliers resolve shortages and drive cost savings.

Responsibilities

Reporting & Analytics

• Maintain and update Supply Chain KPI dashboards to provide leadership withaccuratetimelyvisibility into performance.

• Analyze procurement supplier inventory and shortage data toidentifytrends risks and opportunities.

Procurement & Supplier Analytics

• Prepare supplier performance scorecards covering quality delivery and responsiveness metrics.

• Supportspendanalysis and cost-saving initiatives through data gathering cleansing and modeling.

• Track supplier delivery performance andmaintainvisibility of open issues through resolution.

Planning & Shortage Visibility

• Compile shortage reports by Manufacturing Order to support production planning and escalation.

• Monitor reschedulescancellations andbacklog trends and flag emerging risks.

• Assistwith demand vs. supply analysis to support capacity and inventory decisions.

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Updatestandard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation for key supply chain workflows.

• Support audit and compliance activities including data collection and documentation review.

• Identifyopportunities for automation and efficiency improvements in reporting and daily processes.

Strategic Research

• Conduct market supplier and industry research to inform sourcing and category strategies.

• Benchmark best practices and support the development of business cases for supply chain initiatives.

• Conductspendanalytics and market intelligence including supply/demand dynamics pricing trends and risk assessments.

Supplier Management

• Support day-to-day supplier management including regular manufacturing follow-ups and status updates.

• Assistwith supplier monitoring: review supplier on-time delivery daily and process andsubmitmonthly purchasing team and supplier performance reports.

• Assistwith the handling of Non-Conforming Material (NCM) including notifying suppliers and processing rejected material for return.

Logistics& ImportAnalytics

• Analyzelogisticsroutes 3PL performance and quote trends to recommend cost-saving initiatives.

• Continuously review current freight lanes and assess consolidation opportunities.

• Support the freight audit payment and reporting process.

• Assistwith claims processes reporting and related training.

Qualifications/Skills

• Studentsare currentlyenrolled in classes leading to a degree in supply chain management IndustrialEngineeringor other business disciplines.

• Skillsforsuccessin this role

- Analytical

- Negotiation

- Self-motivated

- Problem solving

- Team Work

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team

• Willingness to learn be mentored and improve with a positive attitude and solid

Communicationskills.

• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0

What Youll Gain

• Direct mentorship from the Director of Supply Chain and cross-functional exposure to procurement planning and operations.

• Hands-on experience with realsupplier inventory and production data.

• A portfolio of tangible deliverables dashboards scorecards SOPs and business cases toshowcase infuture roles.

• Insight into how supply chain strategy connects to company financial performance.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the key actions ofjob.

Talking Frequently

Hearing Frequently

Sitting Frequently

Standing Frequently

Walking Frequently

Bending Frequently

Climbing Yes

Reaching Occasionally

Prolonged OverheadWork N/A

Pushing/Pulling N/A

Kneeling/Squatting Frequently