SUPPLY CHAIN INTERN

Kent Global Business Services; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing

Internship program

Hands-on learning

Community events

Launch your career

Job summary

KENT WORLDWIDE is seeking a Supply Chain Intern to gain hands-on experience across core supply chain areas in Muscatine, IA. The role involves supporting planning processes, updating AX work instructions, and collaborating with the Supply Chain team on data validation, reporting, and analysis.

You will work on real projects, learn from experienced professionals, and build practical skills in demand planning, procurement, ERP systems, and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Supply Chain Management, related Business or Engineering Degree
• A data-driven approach to problem solving
• Word, Excel and Access skills
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be able to analyze data and draw conclusions for follow-up reporting

Responsibilities

• Support projects that strengthen supply and demand planning processes, including best practices, KPIs, procedures, and work instructions.
• Create and update AX system work instructions, assist with training efforts, and help improve the flow of materials and information across the supply chain.
• Partner with the Supply Chain team to maintain planning applications through data validation, system updates, report generation, and business analysis.
• Analyze ERP data, including materials, inventory, forecasts, work orders, and production information, to develop reports and recommendations that enhance supply chain performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and optimizing planning and material utilization processes.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities, including data gathering, demand analysis, fulfillment measurement, and cross-functional integration efforts.
• Gain exposure to key areas of the KENT supply chain by supporting projects related to procurement, transportation, contract administration, ERP systems, and inventory management.
• Demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety by following, communicating, and supporting safety policies and practices across all work environments.

Skills

Data-driven problem solving

Excellent communication

Strong analytical skills

Data analysis

Word, Excel and Access

Education

Pursuing degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Engineering or Business degree

Tools

AX system

ERP systems

Job description

Curious how businesses manage inventory, transportation, supplier relationships, and strategic planning? As a Supply Chain Intern at KENT WORLDWIDE™, you'll gain hands-on experience across key areas of the supply chain while working on projects that support real business needs. You'll learn from experienced professionals, strengthen your problem-solving skills, and gain valuable experience before graduation. Bring your curiosity. Explore new challenges. Build experience that will set you apart after graduation!

• Paid Housing | Paid Internship | Hands-On Learning | Community Events | Build Skills. Make Connections. Launch Your Career.
  
• This opportunity is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, IA.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support projects that strengthen supply and demand planning processes, including best practices, KPIs, procedures, and work instructions.
• Create and update AX system work instructions, assist with training efforts, and help improve the flow of materials and information across the supply chain.
• Partner with the Supply Chain team to maintain planning applications through data validation, system updates, report generation, and business analysis.
• Analyze ERP data, including materials, inventory, forecasts, work orders, and production information, to develop reports and recommendations that enhance supply chain performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and optimizing planning and material utilization processes.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities, including data gathering, demand analysis, fulfillment measurement, and cross-functional integration efforts.
• Gain exposure to key areas of the KENT supply chain by supporting projects related to procurement, transportation, contract administration, ERP systems, and inventory management.
• Demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety by following, communicating, and supporting safety policies and practices across all work environments.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working towards a degree in Supply Chain Management, related Business or Engineering Degree
• A data-driven approach to problem solving
• Word, Excel and Access skills
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be able to analyze data and draw conclusions for follow-up reporting

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