- Salary
- $20 – $23/hr
- Location
- Eagan, MN
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Internship
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
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.