Supply Chain Intern

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Tool Works Inc. in Appleton, WI is seeking a motivated student for a supply chain internship. You will participate in daily operations, support material flow, and collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and finance teams to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities include balancing process flow, contributing to capacity planning projects, and learning contract management and pricing concepts. The role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving and independent, timely delivery in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, or related, having completed at least sophomore year
• Good communication skills with all levels of the company, investigative skills, solid work ethic, and an interest in being hands on
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency within all areas of the responsibility and proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Creative mind committed to timely completion of assignments and thinking outside the box
• Capable of working independently in a very fast-paced environment
• Capable of managing multiple assignments and priorities
• Effective communicator capable of independent as well as team collaboration and presenting to a team of individuals in various levels of a global organization with confidence

Responsibilities

• Continual Balancing of Supply-Chain Process flow and assist incoming deliveries required for operational needs.
• Learn general manufacturing processes and participate in projects to review and improve material flow, capacity planning, vendor qualification and management.
• Learn and enhance negotiations skills, process thinking, and able to handle challenging situations.
• Understand outside markets, pricing, and contract management.

Skills

Communication skills

Hands-on

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Creative thinking

Urgency / self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management (in progress)

Job description

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Participate in the development and improvement of our daily supply-chain manufacturing operations. Be part of a team that interacts with our manufacturing team to ensure we are running as effectively and efficiently as possible. Research and implement new ideas and to enhance value to our manufacturing plants. The position will interface with other operations team members, sales team, accounting team, and various strategic vendors.

Essential Functions

• Continual Balancing of Supply-Chain Process flow and assist incoming deliveries required for operational needs.
• Learn general manufacturing processes and participate in projects to review and improve material flow, capacity planning, vendor qualification and management.
• Learn and enhance negotiations skills, process thinking, and able to handle challenging situations.
• Understand outside markets, pricing, and contract management.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, or related. having completed at least sophomore year
• Good communication skills with all levels of the company, investigative skills, solid work ethic, and an interest in being “hands on”.
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency within all areas of the *responsibility* and proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Creative mind committed to timely completion of assignments and thinking outside the box.
• Capable of working independently in a very fast-paced environment.
• Capable of managing multiple assignments and priorities.
• Effective communicator capable of independent as well as team collaboration and presenting to a team of individuals in various levels of a global organization with confidence.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.