Supply Chain Intern

Mortenson • Brainerd, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Management team is the resource for all Mortenson operating group material needs. We strategically source all consumables materials for project teams, which are managed by a team of buyers. This encompasses material not installed on the job sites, such as PPE, tape, tools, etc. In our Energy & Infrastructure operating groups that self-perform all work, we have supply chain teams comprised of sourcing managers leading a team of buyers to source all material that is installed on the projects.
In addition, our affiliated material distribution entity, BLU54, identifies product lines with opportunity for improvement from a budget and schedule standpoint. We collaborate with the design team to optimize the materials for each project and supply to either Mortenson or the selected subcontractor on Mortenson projects.
Highlights of your time with this Mortenson internship will include:
Learning about materials typically purchased by team of buyers and purchasing agents
Creating and maintaining catalogs for each operating group
Standardizing material descriptions and categories and implementing changes
Assisting in purchase transactions
Tracking order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicating status to project teams
Entering purchase orders and maintaining contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
Visiting job sites or equipment facilities to better understand materials and organizational structure
Working with Supply Chain Analyst and team of buyers throughout internship

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Have access to reliable transportation
• Demonstrate strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Have proven positive and professional attitude and customer service skills
• Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively manage multiple tasks
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Have achieved a minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Have experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Learning about materials typically purchased by team of buyers and purchasing agents
• Creating and maintaining catalogs for each operating group
• Standardizing material descriptions and categories and implementing changes
• Assisting in purchase transactions
• Tracking order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicating status to project teams
• Entering purchase orders and maintaining contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
• Visiting job sites or equipment facilities to better understand materials and organizational structure
• Working with Supply Chain Analyst and team of buyers throughout internship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern