Supply Chain Intern

Eaton Group; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Supply Chain Intern for our Orchard Park, NY facility to support supplier performance, cost competitiveness, risk mitigation and process optimization within a complex aerospace supply chain. You will gain experience in strategic sourcing, cost modeling, supplier management and aerospace procurement processes.

You will develop executive communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills while contributing to working capital optimization and procurement operations in

Qualifications

• Enrolled and at least a junior majoring in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Business.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher (do not round).
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Relocation not provided; reside within 50 miles of Orchard Park, NY.

Responsibilities

• Cost modeling & analysis to evaluate pricing changes and cost reduction opportunities.
• Support supplier performance reviews and KPI reporting.
• Assist in supplier risk management and resiliency initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Oracle

Job description

The hourly rate for this position is $20.77 - $26.00 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do

Eaton’s Mission Systems Division is currently seeking a Supply Chain Intern. This position is based at our Orchard Park, NY facility and will support key initiatives focused on supplier performance, cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and process optimization within a complex aerospace supply chain environment. You will develop skills in strategic sourcing, supply chain analytics, supplier relationship management, cost modeling and financial analysis, supply chain risk management, working capital optimization, and aerospace procurement processes. You will develop executive-level communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Job Responsibilities

Cost Modeling & Analysis

• Develop and maintain cost-up and cost-out models to evaluate supplier pricing changes, commodity impacts, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Support data-driven sourcing decisions through cost analysis and benchmarking.

Supplier Performance & QBR Enhancement

• Participate in Supplier Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and assist in enhancing supplier performance management processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve review effectiveness, KPI reporting, and supplier collaboration.

Supplier Resiliency & Risk Management

• Support initiatives focused on strengthening supply chain resiliency through supplier risk assessments, continuity planning, and mitigation strategies.
• Analyze supplier dependencies and identify opportunities to improve supply security.

Long-Term Agreement (LTA) Evaluation

• Conduct supplier assessments to support the development of strategic Long-Term Agreements.
• Analyze supplier capabilities, performance, market position, and commercial considerations to support sourcing recommendations.

Working Capital & Payment Term Optimization

• Evaluate payment term strategies and working capital improvement opportunities.
• Assess financial impacts and support initiatives that balance supplier relationships with cash flow objectives.

Bid & Proposal (B&P) Process Improvement

• Support continuous improvement efforts within the Bid & Proposal process.
• Evaluate parking lot strategies, sourcing approaches, and process efficiencies that improve competitiveness and execution.

Procurement Operations & Aerospace Supply Chain Fundamentals

• Gain exposure to end-to-end procurement processes within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Develop an understanding of the transactional and strategic functions of Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Supplier Management.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Must be enrolled and must be at least a Junior majoring in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Business.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher (please don't round).
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Relocation is not provided for this role. Must reside within 50 miles of Orchard Park, NY.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Junior or Senior year in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, at the start of the internship.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of ERP Systems, Oracle a plus

Skills

Position Criteria / Soft skills

• Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze complex data and draw meaningful conclusions to contribute to design decisions.
• Problem-Solving: An aptitude for identifying challenges and suggesting creative and innovative solutions.

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