Supply Chain Intern
About The Position
As a Supply Chain Intern at Bird-Johnson, you will gain hands-on experience in supply chain, procurement, process improvement, and production scheduling. You will assist with preparing, planning, issuing, and controlling production schedules, and coordinate material and supplier requirements so approved materials are sourced and delivered on time to meet production goals. The internship offers practical experience and opportunities to develop skills for a future career. You will work with cross-functional teams and help advise management on work status and potential production, procurement, and process-related obstacles. The position is based on-site in the Walpole, Massachusetts office at least three days per week. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Ability to work on-site in the Walpole, MA office at least three days per week.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or internship experience in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, production planning, or process improvement/continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as Infor Visual or SAP, or other scheduling and purchasing tools.
- Exposure to process improvement concepts or methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules aligned with master production plans, inventory requirements, and supplier delivery commitments.
- Support coordination of material requirements to ensure timely material flow to production.
- Assist with procurement activities, including reviewing purchase requisitions, creating and tracking purchase orders, and supporting on-time delivery of materials and services.
- Monitor supplier performance, including delivery, quality, and responsiveness, and escalate potential risks or delays to appropriate stakeholders.
- Collaborate with quality assurance, manufacturing, engineering, purchasing/procurement, and inventory control teams to address scheduling and sourcing needs and resolve conflicts.
- Use supply chain, procurement, and production systems, including ERP tools, to maintain data accuracy and comply with supplier commitments and contractual requirements.
- Support process improvement activities by documenting current processes, identifying bottlenecks, collecting and analyzing data, and suggesting ways to improve on-time delivery, reduce waste, or improve inventory accuracy.
- Work with cross-functional teams to help address production, procurement, and process improvement challenges.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
