Intern - Supply Planning Optimization
About The Position
Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Purpose StatementWe 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.Key Accountabilities and OutcomesThe 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist Inventory Manager in optimizing invertory mix by leveraging analytics tools.
- Provides insight on inventory investment mix health by travking performance vs. planned and projections vs. target.
- Develop actionable plans to improve customer order fill rate in accordance with inventory inverstment strategy.
- Provide insight to Integrated Supply Chain Palnning Managers on division level inventory investment mix.
- Analyze and review inventory to minimize spoilage and shorage risk.
- Track and develop code level improvement plans by collaborating with cross-functional supply chain associates.
- Identiry and analyze inventory investment opportunities.
- Partner with Supply and Fulfillment associates to execute inventory investment opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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