Supply Chain Associate I – Intern/Co-op Conversion

Jobtailor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte is offering a nine-month Supply Chain internship/co-op program with four rotations across Sourcing & Accounts Payable, Operations & Analytics, Supplier Diversity & Sustainability, and Compliance / Business Support Services.

You will participate in sourcing areas including Nuclear, Generation, Major Projects, T&D, and Enterprise, develop experience in negotiations, project management, and process improvement, and gain exposure to senior leaders and the corporate culture.

Qualifications

• Duke Energy Intern/Co-op Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Communications, or a related field
• Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future
• Willingness and ability to travel 5–15% of the time
• Rotation assignments may require direct support in the required work environment
• Preferred: Master’s Degree
• Preferred: Change Management certification
• Preferred: Project Management experience or certification
• Preferred: Certified Production and Inventory Management
• Preferred: Certified Purchasing Manager
• Preferred: Lean or Six Sigma experience or certification
• Business and financial expertise
• Planning/organizational skills
• Problem solving/analytical skills
• Good oral and written communications
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Good interpersonal negotiation skills
• Understanding of cost and financial analysis skills
• Understanding of supply chain processes and the ‘total cost’ concept
• Understanding of resolution
• General business and commercial acumen
• Growing presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Complete four nine-month Supply Chain rotations
• Work across Sourcing & Accounts Payable, Operations & Analytics, Supplier Diversity & Sustainability, Compliance / Business Support Services, and Organizational Effectiveness & Strategic Alignment
• Participate in sourcing areas including Nuclear, Generation, Major Projects, T&D, and Enterprise
• Experience complex intellectual challenges and gain practical on-the-job experience
• Participate in and lead small- and large-scale initiatives
• Interact with other Supply Chain Associates through planned social and work activities
• Develop experience in negotiations, commercial evaluations, project management, process improvement, and related tools
• Gain familiarity with Duke Energy’s corporate culture and access to senior leaders
• Deploy to an area of interest at program conclusion, subject to business need

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Cost analysis

Analytical skills

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Communications, or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Change Management

Certified Purchasing Manager

Certified Production & Inventory Management

Job description

• Complete four nine-month Supply Chain rotations
• Work across Sourcing & Accounts Payable, Operations & Analytics, Supplier Diversity & Sustainability, Compliance / Business Support Services, and Organizational Effectiveness & Strategic Alignment
• Participate in sourcing areas including Nuclear, Generation, Major Projects, T&D, and Enterprise
• Experience complex intellectual challenges and gain practical on-the-job experience
• Participate in and lead small- and large-scale initiatives
• Interact with other Supply Chain Associates through planned social and work activities
• Develop experience in negotiations, commercial evaluations, project management, process improvement, and related tools
• Gain familiarity with Duke Energy’s corporate culture and access to senior leaders
• Deploy to an area of interest at program conclusion, subject to business need

Requirements

• Duke Energy Intern/Co-op Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Communications, or a related field
• Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future
• Willingness and ability to travel 5–15% of the time
• Rotation assignments may require direct support in the required work environment
• Preferred: Master’s Degree
• Preferred: Change Management certification
• Preferred: Project Management experience or certification
• Preferred: Certified Production and Inventory Management
• Preferred: Certified Purchasing Manager
• Preferred: Lean or Six Sigma experience or certification
• Business and financial expertise
• Planning/organizational skills
• Problem solving/analytical skills
• Good oral and written communications
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Good interpersonal negotiation skills
• Understanding of cost and financial analysis skills
• Understanding of supply chain processes and the ‘total cost’ concept
• Understanding of resolution
• General business and commercial acumen
• Growing presentation skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, including Sourcing, Operations, and Compliance, while showcasing strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills. Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and financial analysis enhances the ability to contribute effectively in diverse supply chain environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management Certification
• Lean or Six Sigma Certification
• Negotiation Skills
• Financial Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Supply Chain Processes
• Project Management
• Cost Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Commercial Evaluation

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Oral and Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Planning and Organizational Skills
• Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Change Management Certification
• Certified Production and Inventory Management
• Certified Purchasing Manager

Industry Keywords

• Sourcing
• Supplier Diversity
• Sustainability
• Business Support Services
• Strategic Alignment