Supply Chain Intern

Description

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Intern will support the Purchasing, Sourcing, Warehousing, and Operations teams through data analysis, supplier management, inventory/purchasing trends, and continuous-improvement initiatives. This position will provide hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while helping improve efficiency, cost, and performance.

The intern will work cross-functionally with Sourcing, Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to support both day-to-day activities and supply chain projects.

Position Responsibilities:

• •Purchasing & Supplier Support
• •Assist with purchase order, supplier, and delivery-related activities.
• •Follow up with suppliers on open orders, delivery commitments, shortages, and corrective actions.
• •Assist with identifying and resolving material shortages and supply constraints.
• •Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting
• •Analyze purchasing, inventory, supplier performance, lead-time, delivery, and cost data.
• •Identify trends, exceptions, and opportunities for improvement.
• •Warehouse, Inventory & Material Management
• •Analyze safety stock, MOQ, lead times, and material availability.
• •Support initiatives to improve material flow from Supplier, warehouse, to point of use.
• •Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Project Support
• •Partner with Operations team on supply chain projects.
• •Support continuous-improvement projects focused on reducing manual processes, improving efficiency, and lowering costs.
• •Assist with cost-reduction, process-improvement, and supplier optimization initiatives.
• •Support new product development, supplier transitions, sourcing initiatives, and production-readiness activities.

Position Requirements (Knowledge & Experience):

• •Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with large data sets, formulas, pivot tables, and basic data analysis.
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• •Ability to clarify expectations and meet deadlines.
• •Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn .

ONE Core Values:

Customer-Centric Innovation: Develops product concepts driven by real customer and end-user needs.

Built to Last: Designs and prototypes with durability, serviceability, and manufacturability in mind.

Always Improving: Explores new ideas that expand the portfolio and keep the NPD funnel full.

Integrity: Accurate reporting of results, honest assessment of designs, and careful handling of drawings, data, and change records.