Supply Chain Intern

HDT; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

HDT in Solon, Ohio is seeking an intern for a hands-on experience in supply chain management. The internship focuses on procurement, supplier management, and process improvement within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possesses strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and develop critical supply chain metrics.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Support development of dashboards, reports, and visual analytics tools.
• Gather, organize, and analyze data for supply chain improvement projects.
• Assist with supplier benchmarking, market research, and sourcing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on supply chain projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

• This position provides hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment while exposing the intern to procurement, supplier management, cost analysis, inventory management, reporting, and process improvement activities
• Supports the development and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and visual analytics tools used by Purchasing and Supply Chain leadership
• Gathers, organizes, and analyzes data to support supply chain improvement projects
• Assists with supplier benchmarking, market research, and sourcing activities for consumable products and indirect material
• Assists with maintaining reports, metrics, dashboards, and project documentation
• Assists with Excel reporting projects, including spend analysis, inventory management, supplier performance metrics, purchasing trends, and supply chain data analysis
• Supports supplier communications, quote requests, and follow‑up activities as assigned
• Participates in process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, standardization, documentation, and operational excellence
• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams including Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Shipping, Receiving, and Accounting
• Performs other related duties, projects, and assignments as required

Education/Skills/Abilities

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Interest in purchasing, procurement, supply chain management, manufacturing, operations, or business analytics
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.

This position requires access to or use of export‑controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorization from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3)).

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