Summer 2027 Supply Chain Operations Co-op

McKenney's Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney's is seeking a Co-op in Atlanta to join our logistics team from day one, with hands-on training and tasks that drive project success. Your initiative and teamwork will be key as you learn contract negotiation, supply chain analysis, and data analytics to spot trends.

Top performers may lead a new process-improvement project under the guidance of the Logistics Manager, gaining experience across Excel, Power Query, Smartsheet and Tableau while engaging with subcontractors and vendors on

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Co-op program at an accredited school.
• Rotation requirement: two full-time, alternating Co-op rotations before graduation.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects focused on process mapping, standardization, and automation.
• Support purchase order negotiations with the Subcontracts team.
• Analyze vendor spend, performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Solicit material quotes from external vendors.
• Assist project teams with vendor and manufacturer feedback to resolve quality observations.
• Use Excel, Power Query, Smartsheet, and Tableau for data tracking and visualization.
• Join jobsite walks to collect performance feedback.
• Generate ideas to improve fleet and vehicle receiving efficiency.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Detail-focused

Multitasking

Effective communicator

Deadline management

Education

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Data Analytics

Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Power Query

Smartsheet

Tableau

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

As a Co-op, you will be part of the team from day one and given training and tasks that are important and impactful to our projects' success. Success in this role depends on the Co-op's initiative and teamwork skills. A successful Co-op will learn how to negotiate contracts with subcontractors, research supply chain alternatives, and perform data analytics to analyze trends. Top achieving Co-ops will have the opportunity to manage a new process improvement project from idea generation to final implementation under the guidance of the Logistics Manager. McKenney's has a long history of success in hiring Co-ops and supporting their evolution into industry leaders. Many of our current senior leaders began their journey in the Co-op program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage projects focused on process mapping, standardization, and automation.
• Support purchase order negotiations with the Subcontracts team.
• Analyze vendor spend, performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Solicit material quotes from external vendors.
• Assist project teams with vendor and manufacturer feedback to resolve quality observations.
• Use Excel, Power Query, Smartsheet, and Tableau for data tracking and visualization.
• Join jobsite walks to collect performance feedback.
• Generate ideas to improve fleet and vehicle receiving efficiency.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Candidates must be enrolled in a Co-op program at an accredited school majoring in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Construction Management, or a related degree.
• Candidates must complete at least two full-time, alternating Co-op rotations before graduation and should avoid a full courseload while working, which may delay graduation.
  • 1st Rotation: Summer 2027
  • 2nd Rotation: Spring 2028

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and detail-focused.
• Productive in fast-paced environments with strong multitasking skills.
• Able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage workload efficiently.
• Effective communicator across diverse teams, including PMs, drafting, field staff, and fabrication shops.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.

• No or limited exposure to physical risk; occasional jobsite visits may require climbing permanent and temporary stairs/ladders, passenger use of hoists, and navigating active construction areas.

• Light physical effort handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds may be required occasionally.

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney's is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney's is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.