Supply Chain Analytics Intern: Drive Inventory & Efficiency

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) matching options

Paid vacation

Job summary

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

The role suits a student who wants to see how supply chain decisions affect production, with a focus on data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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.

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.

Skills

MS Excel

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Willingness to learn

Portfolio of data projects

Education

Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

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

The role suits a student who wants to see how supply chain decisions affect production, with a focus on data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams.