The Supply Chain Intern will be a member of the Welland Supply Chain Team and working closely to support our Supply Chain Management department. This includes performing a variety of assignments to support the optimization of forecasts, demand planning, and supply plans that ensure the availability of parts and/or products for our manufacturing plant, as well as our service customers.
Essential Responsibilities
- Updating delivery data in internal ERP system regarding supplier information and internal products
- Supporting external supplier communications and updates
- Assisting in the resolution of receipt and supplier purchase order discrepancies
- Reviewing daily fulfillment of parts from supply base through expediting components, based on priority for assembly, machining and service teams
- Assisting with internal customers to receive, analyze and provide commitments to their forecasts.
- Developing ideas on streamlining communications (process improvements)
- Analyzing stored data, creating reports and spreadsheets
- Working as an Internal customer liaison for general inquiries on supply chain procedures for assembly, machining, warehouse departments
- Work with team leaders and management to drive supply chain strategy programs.
- Assisting with matching material requirements and inventory turnover
- Working with internal ERP systems to analyze capacity, cycle times, urgency of request, and material availability to help determine scheduling
Qualifications/Requirements
- In process of completing bachelor's degree in Business, or Supply Chain Management
- Experience working within a manufacturing setting
Desired Characteristics
- Possesses strong analytical and organizational skills
- Desire to learn about the technical process of supply chain management/business
- Professional demeanor/customer service oriented
- Ability to multi-task, and deliver key objectives within established timelines
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
- Proficient in Microsoft software, such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Experience with Oracle and/or other ERP systems preferred
