Supply Chain Intern

The Supply Chain Intern will support the Supply Chain team with inventory analysis, replenishment, vendor coordination, logistics, reporting, and process-improvement initiatives. This internship provides hands-on experience with end-to-end supply chain operations, including demand planning, procurement, distribution, inventory management, and supplier performance. The intern will collaborate with internal teams and external partners while contributing to initiatives that support product availability, cost management, operational efficiency, and customer service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supply Chain Operations & Coordination

• Assist with maintaining supply chain calendars, project trackers, meeting notes, and action-item logs.
• Support communication of inventory, replenishment, logistics, and supplier priorities to business partners.
• Help prepare supply chain reports, presentations, and leadership updates.
• Track open items, deadlines, approvals, shipments, and follow-up activities across assigned projects.
• Maintain organized electronic files, templates, supplier records, and operational documentation.

Inventory, Demand Planning & Reporting

• Compile and analyze inventory levels, demand trends, purchase orders, product availability, and supply chain performance information.
• Assist with identifying inventory variances, out-of-stock risks, excess inventory, and replenishment opportunities.
• Support preparation of recurring scorecards, dashboards, forecasts, and business review materials.
• Help validate supply chain information and follow up on missing, incomplete, or inconsistent data.
• Participate in demand-planning, inventory-review, and cross-functional project meetings.

Procurement, Vendor & Logistics Support

Assist with purchase-order tracking, supplier communication, product availability, and delivery-status follow-up.

• Support monitoring of supplier performance, lead times, freight activity, and service levels.
• Help coordinate with vendors, distribution partners, and internal teams to resolve supply or delivery issues.
• Support research and analysis related to sourcing, product costs, transportation, and distribution.
• Participate in warehouse, distribution-center, supplier, or field visits, as assigned.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Special Projects

Collaborate with Merchandising, Retail Operations, Finance, Procurement, Information Technology, and other departments on supply chain initiatives.

• Assist with process-improvement projects and the development of standardized tools and resources.
• Support data collection, documentation, and analysis for special projects and business initiatives.
• Prepare presentations, summaries, and recommendations for management review.
• Create and update user guides, job aids, process documentation, and supply chain templates.

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.

• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

• Ability to analyze inventory, demand, supplier, logistics, and operational information and communicate findings clearly.

• Working knowledge of supply chain, procurement, inventory management, logistics, forecasting, or business-management concepts.

• Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to adapt positively to changing business needs and priorities.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, protect confidential information, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, vendors, distribution partners, and other business partners.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Legal Age: 18 Years
• Rising senior enrolled in an accredited college or university program with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant coursework, supply chain projects, retail or warehouse experience, campus leadership, or prior internship experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems, inventory systems, reporting tools, or data-analysis applications is a plus.

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