Supply Chain Intern

Oxychem; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance / corporate hous

9/80 schedule

Job summary

OxyChem in Dallas, TX, offers a Summer Internship Program designed to develop future leaders in Supply Chain. The internship runs May through August and provides exposure to Purchasing, Logistics and Customer Supply Chain Services.

Interns will engage in projects across multiple functional areas and collaborate with management to implement process improvements. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related fields, classified as Juniors with a graduation window of

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.

Responsibilities

• Support Purchasing projects to drive process improvements and cost reductions.
• Assist with development, analysis and implementation of sourcing strategies for critical goods and services.
• Coordinate preparation of formal RFPs and evaluate bids.
• Collaborate with suppliers and resolve issues affecting costs and service levels.
• Drive assigned purchasing initiatives and process improvements.
• Analyze freight modes to minimize delivered costs and develop rail usage models.
• Review daily rail or truck operations and optimize on-time movement.
• Analyze projects involving order fulfillment, inventory management, and freight.
• Assist with client-facing activities related to product requests, shipments, invoices and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with management on value-added service offerings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / Industrial Distribution / related Business or Engineering

Junior status

Graduation date between Dec 2027 – May 2028

Minimum 2.85 GPA (4.0 scale)

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 aBachelor’sdegree 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 GPAon a 4.0 scale.

Location:

• Dallas, Texas

Benefits

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