Supply Chain Intern (Co-Op)

Country

United States of America

State / County

Arizona

City

Phoenix

Division

Structurals

Company

Noranco - Deer Valley

Function

Supply Chain/ Purchasing

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Intern

Opportunity ID

21316

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Intern will support the production facility, working with purchasing analysts and the supply chain supervisor to review suppliers, supply chain trends, and identify areas for cost savings. The candidate will identify trends in purchasing and implement solutions to reduce spending and streamline supply chain processes. The candidate will shadow purchasing analysts, and gain an understanding of purchasing processes, manufacturing processes, standard work, product life cycle systems, and ERP systems. They will have high visibility of manufactured parts and the planning used to manufacturing those parts. Specific opportunities at the facility are exposure to purchasing processes, supplier management, supplier interaction, and cost analysis. The candidate will also be provided the training and opportunity to calculate cost savings or cost avoidance to support overall site cost savings goals.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify trends in purchasing, and implement solutions to reduce spending, inventory, and streamline supply chain processes.
• Shadow purchasing analysts, and gain an understanding of purchasing processes, manufacturing processes, standard work, product life cycle systems, and ERP systems.
• Support lead time analysis of supplied materials and production to support inventory reduction.
• Participate in team meetings, capturing action items and ensuring followup.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Efficient use of time in prioritizing, organizing, and completing tasks.
• Well organized and good attention to detail.
• Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others.
• Proactive, hands-on strategic thinking with problem solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Willingness to learn and support training of others.

Level of Education:

• Currently pursuing a 4-year supply chain degree, or degree in business. Junior year preferred.
• Must be willing to accept a 3-6 month assignment.
• Previous experience in a supply chain/business role a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.