Intern - Supply Planning Optimization

Rich Products Corporation • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

Rich’s is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. We are currently hiring a Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Optimization Intern candidate who is pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or Finance. We prefer MBA students who are pursuing a degree in either Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Engineering, or MIS. The intern will support the Supply Chain group and work closely with the Analytics Operations, Marketing and Sales team. Support Supply Chain reporting, data management, and analytics efforts through: Reporting and analysis. Data visualization and story telling. Interactive, role-based dashboard.

Requirements

• Data interpretation and insights analysis.
• Statistical modeling.
• Quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
• Critical thinking.
• Able to work individually and be part of a team.
• Thrive in a fast-paced and often-changing environment.
• Embrace the culture of "speaking up".
• Strong Excel, statistical and spreadsheet analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of Inventory Models and Data Modeling applications.
• Strong communication (written & verbal) skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA students who are pursuing a degree in either Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Engineering, or MIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist Inventory Manager in optimizing inventory mix by leveraging analytics tools.
• Provides insight on inventory investment mix health by tracking performance vs. planned and projections vs. target.
• Develop actionable plans to improve customer order fill rate in accordance with inventory investment strategy.
• Provide insight to Integrated Supply Chain Planning Managers on division level inventory investment mix.
• Analyze and review inventory to minimize spoilage and shortage risk.
• Track and develop code level improvement plans by collaborating with cross-functional supply chain associates.
• Identify and analyze inventory investment opportunities.
• Partner with Supply and Fulfillment associates to execute inventory investment opportunities.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Fairness and a culture of belonging
• Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern