Supply Chain Intern

Occidental Chemical Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation Assistance and/or fully-fur

Job summary

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) in Dallas, TX invites students to join its Summer Internship Program in Supply Chain. You will participate in Purchasing, Logistics, and Customer Supply Chain Services projects designed to develop future leaders.

The internship emphasizes hands-on exposure to procurement, freight optimization, and order fulfillment within a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, or related field.
• Junior standing with graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing projects to drive process improvements, reduce costs and leverage supplier relationships.
• Assist in development, analysis, and implementation of sourcing strategies for critical goods, materials and services.
• Coordinate the preparation of formal requests for proposals and evaluate bids.
• Collaborate with key suppliers and facilitate problem resolution.
• Drive assigned purchasing initiatives and process improvements.
• Analyze and provide recommendations on freight modes to minimize delivered costs.
• Develop utilization models for rail car usage.
• Review daily rail or truck operations and advise on-time and safe movement of shipments.
• Analyze and provide recommendations on order fulfillment, inventory management, and freight.
• Assist with client-facing activities related to product requests, shipments and invoices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, or related Business and/or Engineering discipline

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem's products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

Based in Dallas, Texas the OxyChem Summer Internship Program runs from May through August and is designed to develop future leaders by providing exposure to key Supply Chain functions. Interns will work on various projects within several functional areas. Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Purchasing

• Support purchasing teams by assisting with assigned projects to drive process improvements, reduce costs and leverage supplier relationships.
• Assist in the development, analysis, and implementation of sourcing strategies for critical goods, materials, and services.
• Coordinate the preparation of formal requests for proposals in addition to related analysis and evaluation of bids.
• Collaborate with key suppliers and facilitate problem resolution.
• Drive assigned purchasing initiatives and process improvements.

Logistics

• Analyze and provide recommendations on various freight modes (rail, barge, truck) to minimize delivered costs.
• Develop utilization models for rail car usage.
• Review daily rail or truck operations and make recommendations to resolve issues that effect on time and safe movement of Oxy's rail fleet or truck carriers to customers, exchange partners, terminals, manufacturing and repair facilities.

Customer Supply Chain Services

• Analyze and provide recommendations on assigned projects involving order fulfillment, inventory management, and freight.
• Assist with client-facing and internal activities associated with OxyChem product requests, shipments, invoices and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with management team on value added service offerings.
• Drive assigned strategies and process improvements to support Customer Supply Chain Services.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, or related Business and/or Engineering discipline.
• Student must be classified as a Junior.
• Must have a graduation date between December 2027 - May 2028 (Junior Classification).
• Must maintain minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Location: Dallas, Texas

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Relocation Assistance and/or fully-furnished Corporate Housing provided, if applicable
• 9/80 Work Schedule. Enjoy a 3-day weekend every other week!