Intern - Business Analyst/ Supply Chain

Altec; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Traditional or Roth matching

Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave

Disability Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Altec in Duluth, MN is seeking a Supply Chain / Business Analyst Intern to support the Materials team. This internship offers hands-on experience across purchasing, inventory, and manufacturing operations while providing opportunities to lead meaningful projects and process improvements.

You will develop reporting and analytics in Excel and other systems, collaborate with Purchasing, Inventory Control, Warehouse and Production to optimize materials flow, and learn ERP tools used by the team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a related field such as Supply Chain, Business, Business Analytics, Operations, Finance, or Industrial Engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and a data-driven mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication across teams and departments.
• Organizational skills to balance daily tasks with longer projects.
• Willingness to learn new systems, tools, and processes.
• Prior supply chain, manufacturing, data analysis, or business experience is beneficial but not required.
• Must be enrolled full-time and in good standing.
• Minimum age 18 and at least 24 credit hours completed with GPA 2.8/4.0.

Responsibilities

• Support Materials team with daily purchasing, inventory, and supply chain activities.
• Assist Buyers with PO management, supplier communication, order status, and expediting materials.
• Analyze inventory, shortages, supplier performance, and purchasing activity for improvements.
• Complete projects related to inventory optimization, freight reduction, and process improvements.
• Develop reports and analytical tools using Excel and other systems.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Inventory Control, Warehouse, and Production to improve Materials processes.
• Assist with problem solving for material availability and production requirements.
• Learn and use ERP and reporting tools used by Materials team.
• Support other Materials and Supply Chain initiatives as needed.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Supply Chain/Operations degree student

Job description

Job Description

Altec in Duluth, MN is seeking a Supply Chain / Business Analyst Intern to support the Materials team. This position provides hands‑on experience across supply chain, purchasing, inventory, and manufacturing operations while giving opportunities to lead meaningful projects and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Materials team with daily purchasing, inventory, and supply chain activities.
• Assist Buyers with purchase order management, supplier communication, order status, and expediting materials to support production requirements.
• Analyze inventory, shortages, supplier performance, purchasing activity, and other supply chain data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Complete assigned projects related to areas such as inventory optimization, freight and cost reduction, material flow, supplier performance, excess inventory, or process improvement.
• Develop and maintain reports and analytical tools using Microsoft Excel and other business systems.
• Work with Purchasing, Inventory Control, Warehouse, Production, and other teams to understand and improve Materials processes.
• Assist with problem solving related to material availability and production requirements.
• Learn and utilize ERP, reporting, and analytical tools used by the Materials team.
• Support other Materials and Supply Chain initiatives as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Business Analytics, Operations, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and an interest in working with data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with a variety of teams.
• Organized and able to balance day-to-day responsibilities with longer-term projects.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems, tools, and processes.
• Previous supply chain, manufacturing, data analysis, or business experience is beneficial but not required.
• Able to provide documentation stating that they are enrolled full-time in a college or university and in good standing.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Have completed a minimum of 24 hours of coursework or have earned sophomore class standing.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available

Why Join Altec?

If you're considering a career with Altec,there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service — and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career. Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Pay Transparency

Pay $23.00 per hour. We are committed to fair and competitive pay for all associates based on their experience, education, and qualifications. Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.