Supply Chain and Operations Intern

MISSION

To engage with and learn about supply chain & operational activities at Gilson; through supporting and executing tasks including but not limited to; purchasing, report execution, distribution & analysis, customer order management. This opportunity will act as both a support to the daily operations within Gilson, as well as an opportunity to learn valuable cross-departmental communication skills, while gaining a foundational understanding of the supply chain process from sourcing through to customer order fulfillment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute and distribute daily reporting to the specified stakeholders

• Assist with the analysis and review of daily customer orders; communicating incremental demands to the Master Scheduler and production teams

• Assist and support with the material flow from machine shop through our 'finishing suppliers', via purchase order(s) & corresponding maintenance, as well as communication with suppliers and the internal production team.

• Process daily order intake for ClientFirst team; executing order maintenance within CSI10 by reviewing inventory schedules and providing initial customer commitment dates

• Assist with ad-hoc projects involving but not limited to, item parameter maintenance

• Aid wider operations group, as tasks necessitate (Assembly, Warehousing, etc).

• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Currently pursuing bachelor's degree, preferably in a Business-related field such as Purchasing, Materials Management, Logistics or Production Management

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Preferred but not required, previous experience within an office environment
• Preferred by not required; previous experience within an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP computer systems running MRP/APS
• Experience using analytical tools and techniques to solve business problems

SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of computer operation, Windows applications, particularly Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal

PHYSICAL ABILITY

• Good or corrected vision
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

OTHER

• Adaptability to varying tasks, based on needs of the business
• Ability to self-motivate both within an individual and team setting
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Desire to acquire new skills and learn new processes
• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis skills, as well as ability to present results in a clear manner.