Supply Chain Trainee, Demand Planning

Saputo Cheese USA • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Supply Chain Trainee position at Saputo is designed for individuals pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields. This role involves assisting various supply chain departments, including Material Requirements Planning, Demand Planning, and Transportation/Logistics. Trainees will focus on identifying cost reduction opportunities, optimizing supply chain processes, and supporting the implementation of improvements. The position emphasizes analytical skills and effective communication to contribute to the department's success.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics/Mathematics, or Industrial Engineering.
• Previous internship and/or working experience (preferred).
• Excellent analytical and data management skills (Statistical Analysis).
• Familiarity with supply chain concepts and software.
• Familiarity with operational planning & scheduling.
• Intermediate Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, if/then).
• Previous SAP experience (preferred).
• Self-motivated, able to multi-task, and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate professionalism and positively represent Saputo at all times.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.
• Traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.
• Effective and efficient communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with supply chain software tools.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the department by planning for SKUs, routes, categories, or distribution centers.
• Provide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to leadership.
• Identify and communicate risks such as over/shorts/delays to key stakeholders.
• Evaluate network layout considering ordering quantities, distribution footprint, warehouse costs, and transportation costs to provide optimization recommendations.
• Analyze customer order patterns, shelf life, lead time, and other factors to establish default stocking recommendations.
• Recommend make to order or make to stock strategies, including target quantities.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help care for family.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community through Saputo products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree