Supply Chain Intern

BorgWarner; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

BorgWarner in Michigan is seeking an intern to support Global Commodity and Advanced Purchasing teams. You will work independently, apply data to tell a story, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Ideal candidates are freshmen to juniors in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering, with interest in automotive supply chain, strong MS Office and data analytics skills, and willingness to travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Business, Supply Chain or Engineering degree focus preferred.
• Freshman, Sophomore or Junior year students preferred.
• Previous purchasing/supply chain experience in automotive industry is a plus.
• Detail oriented with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and data analytics (Excel/Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions for projects or programs.
• Track, project management and analytical analysis for responsible projects.
• Submit RFIs on select projects and track supplier feedback.
• Co-lead special projects related to continuous improvement for assigned parts/segment.
• Market test to identify suppliers for resourcing activities.
• Conduct preliminary vetting of suppliers (contacts, questionnaires, NDAs).
• Cost breakdown analysis between different suppliers for negotiation.
• Benchmark information, updates & summaries for best practices/lessons learned.
• Support and execute activities under relevant commodities with business alignment.
• Complete other Global Commodity related assignments as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Business, Supply Chain or Engineering focus

Freshman/Sophomore/Junior year

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Excel

Access

Job description

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority; we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

Job purpose

You will be responsible for supporting the diverse needs of our Global Commodity and Global Advance Purchasing functions. We are a fast moving, highly collaborative, global team. We are looking for someone who will work independently, has strong program management and time management skills and who looks at data as a means to tell a story or drive solutions. You will interact with different Reporting Units, cross-functional teams and supplier representatives, so an interest and capability for policy and process understanding as well as strong communication skills are a must.

Key responsibilities

• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions for projects or programs.
• Track, project management and provide and analytical analysis for responsible projects.
• Submission of RFI's on select projects and obtaining and tracking suppliers’ feedback,
• Assist with and/or co-lead special projects related to continuous improvement to the assigned parts/ segment of responsibility.
• Market test to identify suppliers for resourcing activities.
• Conduct preliminary vetting of suppliers (contact information, questionnaire, NDA's, etc.)
• Cost breakdown analysis between different suppliers for negotiation.
• Benchmark information, updates & summaries for best-practice/lessons-learned.
• Support and execute activities under relevant commodities, ensuring business alignment.
• Responsible for completion of other Global Commodity related assignments, as required.

What we’re looking for

Education and Experience

• Must be able to work 20-30 hours per week
• Business, Supply Chain or Engineering degree focuses, preferred
• Freshman, Sophomore or Junior year students, preferred
• Previous experience in purchasing and supply chain, in the automotive industry is a plus
• Detail oriented, good inter-personal and organizational/ prioritization skills
• Process oriented (follow-through / responsiveness/ sense of urgency)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong attention to detail, planning/organization skills and follow up
• Proficient in MS Office and data analytics (E.g. Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Power BI)
• Ability to travel at least 5% of time
• Problem Solving
• Action Oriented
• Personal Learning
• Learning on the fly
• Decision Quality
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Creativity
• Process Management

What we believe

• Inclusion-We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
• Integrity- We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
• Excellence- We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
• Responsibility- We care about our local communities and the global environment.
• Collaboration- We are one BorgWarner.

Safety

This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner PTC Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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