Intern, Supply Chain (On-Site, Pine Brook, New Jersey)

Maxlite Inc•Montville Township, NJ

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in supply chain management and operations? Do you want to build a strong foundation in vendor management, order fulfillment, and cross-departmental collaboration while contributing to the success of a growing organization? MaxLite is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Intern to join our team. This role offers exposure to core areas of supply chain operations—including purchasing, inventory tracking, vendor relations, and customer order management—while building essential skills in organization, communication, and problem-solving. You’ll provide day-to-day support that keeps our supply chain running smoothly, while also gaining broad insight into how different functions work together to deliver for our customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain from accredited university
Recent Graduate (2023-2025) or soon to be graduate (May, 2026)
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; prior experience with data entry, administrative tasks, or project coordination is a plus.
Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Curious and adaptable, eager to learn about multiple areas of the business and comfortable shifting between different types of tasks
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required; familiarity with HRIS, ERP, or CRM systems preferred
Analytical thinker who can assist with reporting, research, and basic data analysis to support decision-making.
Self-starter with a positive attitude, able to prioritize workload, problem-solve, and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
Previous internship, campus involvement, or part-time work experience in business, operations, or administration is a plus.
Must be able to commute to the work location
Must be able to walk, talk, sit, stand, bend, listen, type, read
Must be able to push, pull, lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
Must be eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

prior experience with data entry, administrative tasks, or project coordination is a plus.
familiarity with HRIS, ERP, or CRM systems preferred
Previous internship, campus involvement, or part-time work experience in business, operations, or administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

Inventory Status & PO Tracking: Follow up with vendors for purchase order status and provide updates to Customer Care/Sales on PO availability.
Customer Order Inquiries: Assist in providing availability and lead time information for customer orders.
System Maintenance: Update and maintain supply chain field system information, including vendor name, vendor contact, MOQ, and FOB details.
DS Order Entry: Issue POs to vendors, communicate requirements, and coordinate any follow-ups with Customer Care.
Perform all other duties as assigned.