Supply Chain Management Student

Daktronics • Brookings, SD

6d • $14 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Daktronics and be part of a team that creates cutting-edge digital LED display technology and audio systems. Experience the thrill of working on projects that bring excitement to sports events, attract customers worldwide, and guide people in their daily lives.
At Daktronics, you’ll engage in meaningful work and have the chance to grow both personally and professionally. Our internships and student positions offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our products and industry practices.
You’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures. We are committed to providing the resources and mentorship necessary to thrive in your position, ensuring you feel supported and are successful.
The Supply Chain Management Student will work in our Corporate Sourcing department, a corporate entity in the manufacturing division of Daktronics. This department manages the performance of the material supply chain that services our manufacturing locations.
Our Sourcing philosophy is to build ongoing partnerships with our suppliers. This is reflected in our Sourcing Mission Statement: Supply chain development and management focused on long term relationships aligned with corporate initiatives to drive continuous improvement. The Supply Chain Management Student will support these efforts through strategic commodity rationalization activities, entailing cost management, item risk mitigation, supplier reduction, and communication with internal customers and external vendors.

Requirements

• Academic Requirements:
• The preferred applicant will be a student registered in at least 12 credits.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Business Management, Economics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• The preferred applicant will be in their sophomore or junior year of school.
• Only strong academic performers will be considered and must maintain an acceptable GPA. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application.
• Other Requirements:
• Good oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicating professionally via meetings, phone, and email.
• Working in databases, SharePoint, Excel, etc.
• Prioritizing
• Problem solving
• Strategic thinking
• Data analytics
• Following procedures and recommending improvements.
• Managing small projects.
• Purchasing
• Establishing and building peer relationships (Engineering, Accounting, Manufacturing, etc.).
• Interacting with individuals internal and external to Daktronics, including supplier interactions.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a subset of our company benefits including employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability and accommodations. Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website Career Opportunities (daktronics.com) (https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/employment/careers). This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics at any time.

What This Job Offers

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