Supply Chain - Summer Hire 2026

Taco Family of Companies • Cranston, RI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Summer Hire applies their educational experience in a real world setting with Taco’s Supply Chain team. They work closely with purchasing, planning and operations. They communicate with suppliers regarding various topics from updating purchase order information to gathering requests for quotes and updating the company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within supply chain and operations.

Requirements

• Junior or Senior enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Supply Chain or Operations
• Experience with using Microsoft Excel, advanced proficiency a plus
• Familiarity with Power BI or equivalent program
• A team player with enthusiasm, positive outlook and professional demeanor who takes initiative and direction
• Solid organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Communicates with suppliers via e-mail, telephone, or SourceDay system to receive and send information regarding purchase order updates for quantities, ship dates, due dates, etc.
• Updates various fields in the Epicor ERP system to ensure dates, settings, etc., are accurate and maintained on a continuous basis.
• Researches suppliers via the web, representative contacts, internal contacts, etc., in an effort to find dual source suppliers and / or identify new suppliers.
• Gathers request for quote (RFQ) packages (i.e., prints, usage data, etc.) and sends to global suppliers as well as presents information via PowerPoint / Excel as received back.
• Sends RFQ packages, including but not limited to non-disclosure agreement (NDA), supplier profile, supplier handbook, prints, usage data, etc., to various global suppliers.
• Develops analytical models regarding purchasing and planning using Excel.
• Works with purchasing, planning and operations to better optimize the ERP system, including areas of improvement around internal kanbans, planning horizon signals and purchasing horizon templates.
• Presents to the operations leadership team regarding lessons learned.

Benefits

• Provides competitive salaries and benefits
• Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
• Believes in sharing profits with its employees
• Is mindful about family, health and well-being
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
• Embraces and celebrates diversity

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees