Supply Chain Planning Intern

Winland Foods•Oak Brook, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Winland Foods, Inc., based in Oak Brook, IL, is a global manufacturer of private label and branded foods for retail and co-pack customers. We use only the finest ingredients and ensure every product we make meets the highest standards of taste, quality and accessibility. Across all our food categories, we offer customers a range of premium and value solutions to meet the evolving needs of the consumers. We work closely with our customers to offer consumer-loved brands and custom private label products, and also create new innovative products. We specialize in pasta, sauces, syrups, dressings, jams and jellies, pie fillings, pita chips, dry dinners, dry baking ingredients, and more. We are proud to share we have manufacturing facilities across the United States, Canada, and Italy. Based out of our Oak Brook, IL office, this role will be heavily project focused, but also involve a variety of day-to-day activities. Primarily an analytical role, this role would support the business on accurate production planning, engage in demand reviews, and support the business in ensuring accurate forecasting. As an intern/coop, you will work independently and as part of various teams, working toward goals on project assignments with guidance provided as needed with the intent of offering opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills for a career in Supply Chain Planning after graduation. In addition to hands-on experience in Supply Chain Planning, this position will provide the intern with: Formal orientation and on-boarding Individualized development and feedback Regular interface with Operations leadership through ‘Lessons from Leaders’ sessions Exposure to one or more of our manufacturing and/or distribution operations Organizational and time management skills in managing daily and project work Experience working with Planning Systems Networking opportunities Presentation skills in providing presentation to the Operations Leadership Team

Requirements

2 - 3 years of progress towards a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or closely related major
Overall and within major GPA of 3.0 or higher
Demonstrated interest in Supply Chain, Operations Planning, and Business Administration through course work or previous internships
Computer savvy, knowledge of ERP systems, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively interact with senior management
Excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

Support the business on accurate production planning
Engage in demand reviews
Support the business in ensuring accurate forecasting
Work independently and as part of various teams, working toward goals on project assignments with guidance provided as needed
Develop the knowledge and skills for a career in Supply Chain Planning after graduation
Gain hands-on experience in Supply Chain Planning
Participate in formal orientation and on-boarding
Receive individualized development and feedback
Engage in regular interface with Operations leadership through ‘Lessons from Leaders’ sessions
Gain exposure to one or more of our manufacturing and/or distribution operations
Develop organizational and time management skills in managing daily and project work
Gain experience working with Planning Systems
Participate in networking opportunities
Develop presentation skills in providing presentation to the Operations Leadership Team