Supply Chain Intern

Ergotron•Eagan, MN

About The Position

The Supply Chain Intern will support the Purchasing, Sourcing, Warehousing, and Operations teams through data analysis, supplier management, inventory/purchasing trends, and continuous-improvement initiatives. This position will provide hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while helping improve efficiency, cost, and performance. The intern will work cross-functionally with Sourcing, Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to support both day-to-day activities and supply chain projects.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with large data sets, formulas, pivot tables, and basic data analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to clarify expectations and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Assist with purchase order, supplier, and delivery-related activities.
Follow up with suppliers on open orders, delivery commitments, shortages, and corrective actions.
Assist with identifying and resolving material shortages and supply constraints.
Analyze purchasing, inventory, supplier performance, lead-time, delivery, and cost data.
Identify trends, exceptions, and opportunities for improvement.
Analyze safety stock, MOQ, lead times, and material availability.
Support initiatives to improve material flow from Supplier, warehouse, to point of use.
Partner with Operations team on supply chain projects.
Support continuous-improvement projects focused on reducing manual processes, improving efficiency, and lowering costs.
Assist with cost-reduction, process-improvement, and supplier optimization initiatives.
Support new product development, supplier transitions, sourcing initiatives, and production-readiness activities.