Supply Chain Analyst Intern
About The Position
The Supply Chain Analyst Intern supports the Supply Chain Department’s category management and procurement teams with data analytics and decision support throughout strategic sourcing and category management processes. The intern helps track and quantify supplier and vendor performance and assess market conditions using methods such as benchmarking, inflation tracking, contract leakage analysis, KPIs, and performance reviews. Supply Chain leadership and cross-functional partners provide supervision and guidance on assigned projects. The role offers hands-on experience applying data analysis tools to real-world supply chain challenges. The intern is expected to work onsite in Midland, Texas, full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer, from late May through early August. The position includes an end-of-program presentation demonstrating project outcomes, insights, and business impact. The intern must comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, attend required HSE training and safety meetings, and use proper Personal Protective Equipment.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the summer from late May through early August.
- Able to work onsite in Midland, Texas.
- Coursework or experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or data analytics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data sets and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and personnel at all organizational levels.
- Detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
- Self-motivated, well organized, and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications and able to quickly learn other work-related software.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of supply chain principles and processes.
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL and data visualization software such as Power BI.
- Exposure to supply chain software and systems such as ERP.
Responsibilities
- Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
- Assist in developing and maintaining supply chain performance metrics, reports, and dashboards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, assess performance, and support process improvements.
- Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for optimization, including lead time reduction and cost savings.
- Use Power BI, Excel, and SQL to build visualizations and benchmark supplier pricing, spend, and performance for category management teams.
- Assist with analysis supporting sourcing strategies.
- Help prepare cost-benefit analyses for proposed supply chain initiatives and develop recommendations.
- Support procurement by analyzing supplier proposals, supporting contract review, and evaluating vendor performance.
- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and supply chain management best practices.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to improve supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
- Deliver an end-of-program presentation demonstrating project outcomes, insights, and business impact.
- Comply with HSE policies, attend required HSE training sessions and safety meetings, and use proper PPE.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
