Supply Chain Intern

ISU Research Park; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Leader is seeking a detail-oriented individual pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain or related field to join our purchasing team. You will work with Buyers on past-due orders, contact suppliers for due dates, and help improve product flow on the production floor.

You will gain hands-on experience collaborating with engineering and production teams, learning Epicor ERP, and supporting timely procurement processes in a fast-paced environment at our Ames, IA campus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain, general business, engineering, technical or related programs.
• Highly detail oriented and accuracy driven.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work with Buyers for past due orders of critical components.
• Contact suppliers and get best available due dates and update Epicor with information.
• Collaborate with team members on a project to improve product flow on production floor.
• Other purchasing duties as they are identified.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Instruction following

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain, general business, engineering, technical or related programs

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Ag Leader was born from a passion and determination to transform agriculture forever. In 1992, Ag Leader changed the industry by bringing real-time yield data to farmers’ fingertips. Today, more than 30 years later, Ag Leader has become a global team that provides year-round solutions to help farmers plan, plant, apply, and harvest more efficiently and profitably. We are improving the lives of farmers. We are increasing the efficiency of production agriculture around the world. And we aren’t slowing down. Ready to use your talent to implement change? Join our team of innovators revolutionizing agriculture.

The Opportunity

To collaborate with and learn from a team of testers to ensure our product performance meets the high standards our customers expect. You will grow personally and professionally as a member of our team. After gaining an in-depth knowledge of our products, you will work closely with our engineering teams to verify the functionality and performance of new products prior to public release. From bench testing to large-scale customer field tests, your work will have a direct impact on the quality of our products being used by farmers around the world.

The Right Person Will

• Be motivated with a strong willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality regarding company records

Responsibilities

• Work with Buyers for past due orders of critical components
• Contact suppliers and get best available due dates and update Epicor with information
• Collaborate with team members on a project to improve product flow on production floor
• Other purchasing duties as they are identified

Qualifications/Skills

• Actively working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain, general business, engineering, technical or related programs
• Highly detailed orientated and accuracy driven
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness and ability to work in a team environment