Supply Chain Intern

Crane Co.; Saddle Brook (NJ); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Co. is seeking a Supply Chain Intern for an on-site role in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. You will support material planning, supplier coordination, and spend optimization while learning Lean concepts and ERP usage.

The internship emphasizes collaboration across departments, driving value through Kanban, MDI boards, and continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous supply of direct and indirect materials and services.
• Generate and adjust purchase orders to support production schedules.
• Communicate forecasted requirements to suppliers and monitor Kanban levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

## Supply Chain InternApply: Onsite: Saddle Brook, New Jersey: Full time: Posted Today: JR102597**Position Summary:** Responsible for assuring the continuous supply of direct and indirect material and services to support local and brand based goals. Minimize the total landed cost of material, optimize company’s cash flow through Strategic Sourcing Initiatives. **Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):**· Evaluates and acts upon the MRP requirements and Kanban levels for all direct material items. Generates and adjusts purchase orders to support production schedules. Effectively communicates areas of concern to appropriate departments, individuals and/or suppliers. Inputs, maintains, and adjusts records or transactions to ensure system validity· Effectively communicates forecasted requirements to external suppliers· Maintains department ‘MDI’ board driving improvements in S,Q,D,C,G· Drives increased inventory turns and improved customer OTD by developing, implementing and managing pull-based material replenishment processes, including, but not limited to Kanban cards, vendor managed inventory and supplier consignments· Support resourcing and out-sourcing projects by proactively planning materials to ensure uninterrupted flow of product to customers as required· Working with Crane Supply Chain in the review, development and creation of new and existing suppliers· Negotiating pricing by leveraging manufacturing techniques, volume buys/blanket orders, tooling vs machining, etc.· Evaluating using catalogue and alternate parts to increase product rationalization and drive productivity improvements· Consistent with Crane’s Operational Excellence focus, participates in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events that will eliminate waste and result in significant benefits (Growth, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) throughout the Supply Chain· Promotes a spirit of cooperation throughout the supply chain to insure responsiveness to the customer- Participate in quality improvements as per IATF 16949 2016 to ensure completed toll gates for DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and Process Capability studies for in house processes· Ensure requirements of relevant standards like ISO 9001-2015, etc. are being consistently met and improved. **Essential Qualifications / Experience:**· In progress of achieving bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field· Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact-based decisions· Knowledgeable in Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)· Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment· Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines**Preferred Qualifications/Experience**· Experience working with suppliers from low-cost regions (India, China, Eastern Europe, Etc.)· Experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc)· Knowledge and use of ERP systems· Knowledge of supplier performance management practices, including supplier scorecards and performance metrics EOE/Women/Minorities/Veterans/DisabledSalary range: $25.00 hourly. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.*This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.*