Supply Chain Student Experience - Spring 2027
About The Position
Bobcat’s student program is an opportunity created to empower young professionals. Whether you’re looking for on the job experience, testing the waters in a desired career path, or hoping for a foot in the door with us, we have an experience designed specifically for you and your aspirations. As a Co-op or Intern you will be presented the tools to further your professional development, apply your schooling to real-world projects, and gain hands-on experience while completing your undergrad degree. Co-op: An 8-month long opportunity, Co-op positions are a full-time employment experience. Co-ops are fully immersed into the worlds of corporate and production industry as a full-time team member. Internship: A semester long opportunity, Internships positions are a part-time employment experience. With the opportunity to extend multiple semesters, Interns tap into the foundations of our corporate and production industries. Co-op and Intern opportunities span across 18 of Bobcat’s different functions.
Requirements
- Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing seeking a degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management or equivalent
- Be able to commit to Bobcat for the entire term of the co-op (8 months) or internship (4 months)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Team player, fast learner, and adaptable to change
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills is a must
- A self-starter and will dig into problems independently and will look for limited guidance
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to follow written instructions
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and order parts to meet build schedule requirements
- Coordinate and implement Engineering Change Notices
- Minimize expediting time and freight costs (air and ground) for parts issues
- Manage past due purchase orders and work with Accounts Payable on supplier invoicing issues
- Establish and monitor metrics relative to the local and regional supply chain
- Design, prototype and implementation of material flow and logistics options within the supply chain
- Design optimized models for inbound and outbound logistics networks
- Calculate manpower needs for supply chain segments
- Resolve tactical sourcing issues, assisting with improving material flow and supporting strategic initiatives
- Identify potential sources, gather quotes, evaluate supplier proposals and perform cost analysis
- Participate in the world class VA (Value Add) process working collaboratively with Product Engineering
- Support and participation in negotiations and contract development with outside suppliers
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Gain experience on real-life projects
- Work directly with skilled professionals at a global company
- Attend student-specific events tied to personal and professional development and full-time careers, as well as networking opportunities
- Opportunity to give back through organized Company-sponsored community service events
- First access to full-time career opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement for co-op/internship related courses up to $1,400 for a 3-credit course
- Safety boots and safety glasses reimbursements
- Relocation reimbursements
- House-hunting or interview travel reimbursements
- Monthly $250 stipend
- medical
- dental
- vision
- prescription
- 401(k) match
- short & long term disability
- health & flexible spending accounts
- employee assistance program
- life & AD&D insurance
- military and jury duty differential pay
- tuition reimbursement program
- work flex policy
- equipment rental program
- paid volunteer opportunities
- community non-profit donation match
- paid vacation
- holiday
- sick
- bereavement
- parental leave
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
