Supply Chain Intern (Co-Op)

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Position Summary: The Supply Chain Intern will support the production facility, working with purchasing analysts and the supply chain supervisor to review suppliers, supply chain trends, and identify areas for cost savings. The candidate will identify trends in purchasing and implement solutions to reduce spending and streamline supply chain processes. The candidate will shadow purchasing analysts, and gain an understanding of purchasing processes, manufacturing processes, standard work, product life cycle systems, and ERP systems. They will have high visibility of manufactured parts and the planning used to manufacturing those parts. Specific opportunities at the facility are exposure to purchasing processes, supplier management, supplier interaction, and cost analysis. The candidate will also be provided the training and opportunity to calculate cost savings or cost avoidance to support overall site cost savings goals.

Requirements

• Efficient use of time in prioritizing, organizing, and completing tasks.
• Well organized and good attention to detail.
• Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others.
• Proactive, hands-on strategic thinking with problem solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Willingness to learn and support training of others.
• Currently pursuing a 4-year supply chain degree, or degree in business.
• Junior year preferred.
• Must be willing to accept a 3-6 month assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a supply chain/business role a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify trends in purchasing, and implement solutions to reduce spending, inventory, and streamline supply chain processes.
• Shadow purchasing analysts, and gain an understanding of purchasing processes, manufacturing processes, standard work, product life cycle systems, and ERP systems.
• Support lead time analysis of supplied materials and production to support inventory reduction.
• Participate in team meetings, capturing action items and ensuring follow‑up.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees