Sourcing Intern/ Co-Op

Sourcing Intern

The Sourcing Intern will support Global Commodity Leaders (GCL) in cost out, cash flow improvement, and service level improvement projects for the business.

Summer schedule 20- 40 hours per week, min 3 days per week

Summer / Fall schedule up to 20 hours, min 3 days per week

Work location hybrid remote + in-office location in Mayfield, OH or Greenville, SC

Essential Responsibilities:

The following are representative responsibilities for the intern during the assignment. Specific work will vary depending on the team the intern is assigned to.

• Assist Global Commodity Leader to meet sourcing goals for relevant commodities and gain sourcing functional expertise.
• Support execution of cost out and cash improvement programs on-time / on-budget.
• Use cloud based tools to send RFQs to suppliers, collect and analyze data, recommend action and implement solutions
• Update MRP systems with appropriate supplier inputs (Ex: Cost, Lead-time, Supplier Selections, MOQs, ROPs, Safety Stocks, etc.)
• Work with GCL to develop future state cost out roadmaps for commodities.
• Work with suppliers to get commodity deliverables accomplished

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Min 3.0 GPA with background in engineering / supply chain
• Must be self starter, proactive individual with excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, documentation and communication skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with suppliers, colleagues and management..
• Must have excellent MS Excel skills. Required working knowledge of Office suite of apps. Macros, automation and data analytics experience a plus.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver on multiple tasks at any given time and provide regular updates.
• Knowledge of SAP a plus

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