Supply Chain Material Planning Intern

Woodstream • East Lampeter Township, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain / Material Planning Intern will gain hands-on exposure to the full supply chain planning cycle at Woodstream. Working alongside experienced planners and purchasing professionals, the intern will support daily material planning, production scheduling, and inventory management activities. This is a structured, project-based internship designed to provide meaningful experience for recent college graduates pursuing careers in supply chain, operations, or business.

This internship supports the supply chain planning function within Woodstream's manufacturing plant. Under the guidance and supervision of an experienced planner, the intern will assist with the execution of production scheduling, material tracking, and inventory monitoring activities. The intern will develop a foundational understanding of how MRP systems, production plans, and purchasing processes work together to ensure product availability for customer requirements.

Requirements

• Must have recently completed a Bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data sorting, filtering, and basic pivot tables
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in supply chain management, operations, logistics, or procurement
• Prior internship, co-op, or work experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or operations environment
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP concepts (SAP S/4HANA experience a significant plus)
• Exposure to Power BI, Access, or other data visualization or database tools
• APICS student membership or coursework a plus
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a creative approach to problem solving

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing MRP signals to understand purchasing and production requirements based on sales projections and inventory strategies
• Support the creation and maintenance of daily and weekly production schedules under the direction of the planning team
• Help monitor actual production against schedule on a daily and weekly basis and assist with attainment reporting
• Assist with placing and tracking purchase orders for materials required to support production requirements
• Support efforts to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies in collaboration with the inventory management team
• Help maintain inventory tracking data and assist with reviewing aging inventory parameters
• Participate in shop floor interactions to observe how production schedules are executed in a live manufacturing environment
• Assist with data gathering and analysis related to intra-company transfer identification
• Support the planning team with new product launch activities by tracking material readiness and supplier timelines
• Help document process improvement observations and contribute ideas for enhancing material planning workflows
• Attend and participate in cross-functional planning meetings with customer care, logistics, quality, and marketing teams
• Complete an assigned capstone project related to supply chain planning or inventory management, to be presented to the planning team at the conclusion of the internship
• Regular attendance and punctuality required
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Internship
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Consideration for full-time opportunities with successful performance in the intern role

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern