Supply Chain Internship

VT Industries • Holstein, IA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This internship provides an opportunity to support corporate departments in fulfilling procurement needs for company-wide projects and activities. The role involves developing objectives and strategies for indirect services and materials to ensure customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. Interns will interact with Department Managers to understand their needs, verify purchase requests, and assist in preparing procurement business plans and action plans. The position also requires analyzing spend for sourcing and negotiation opportunities, troubleshooting purchasing and supply chain issues, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Majoring in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Analytics, or related field
• Entering Junior or Senior year
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Able to analyze and evaluate data
• Respectful of employees, vendors and customers
• All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate departments to fulfil the procurement needs and requirements for corporate or companywide projects and activities
• Help develop objectives and strategies for indirect services and materials to ensure customer satisfaction at the best cost for the company
• Interact with Department Managers to discuss and understand their needs – verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests
• Assist in the preparation of the procurement business plan, strategies, and support action plans to achieve objectives
• Prepare reports, analyze its own metrics, and prepare action plans for improvements
• Analyze and monitor spend to look for sourcing and negotiation opportunities
• Troubleshoot purchasing and other supply chain related issues and discrepancies
• Other duties as assigned by the manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed