Material Planning and Logistics Intern

Material Planning & Logistics Intern

Summary: Major responsibilities encompass working with Production Scheduling, Material Planning and Customer Service in the areas of data analysis and continuous improvement. Some objectives may include, but not limited to: Inventory projects, Demand Management and other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities (include, but not limited to):

• Basic understanding of manufacturing and supply chain concepts.

• Leverage ERP system tools and capabilities to analyze external demand in concert with customer service and measuring of Key Performance Indicators.

• Leverage ERP systems to identify and analyze inventory opportunities in concert with Production schedulers and Material Planners and measuring of Key Performance Indicators.

• Support Inventory Control on accuracy metrics and improvement opportunities.

• Support customer service, operations, Production scheduling, material planning to understand and document process improvements.

• Other value-add activities as assigned by supervisor.

Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively to ensure production/supplier scheduling objectives, key initiatives, and daily activities support the company’s broader business initiatives.

• Provide internal team members with accurate, timely, and purposeful information that supports the mutual business needs of all parties.

• Nurture a productive and motivating work environment for all co-workers

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, operations management, or related field.

• Strong Excel skills and data analysis fundamentals.

• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving acumen.

• Proficient in various modes of external and internal customer communication; verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• Well organized and proficient in time management.

• Strong user application knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.