Supply Chain Intern: Data Analytics & Planning

Nordson; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions is offering a Supply Chain Intern role in South Carolina. The intern will engage in purchasing, planning, sourcing, inventory management, logistics, and import/export activities within a manufacturing setting.

The position provides hands-on experience, data analysis opportunities, and exposure to end-to-end supply chain processes while supporting customer service, material availability, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, International Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• Must have completed at least sophomore-level coursework preferred.
• Prior internship, co-op, project team, or leadership experience is a plus.
• Interest in manufacturing, operations, procurement, planning, or logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing, planning, scheduling, inventory, and logistics activities to support business and manufacturing objectives.
• Support buyers and planners with data analysis, reporting, purchase order management, and material availability reviews.
• Analyze inventory, demand, consumption, and forecast data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with monitoring supplier delivery performance and follow up on open orders as needed.
• Support material planning activities to help ensure timely availability of materials required for production.
• Participate in sourcing, supplier qualification, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Assist with import/export documentation, transportation coordination, and logistics-related activities.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives, cycle count analysis, and inventory optimization projects.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators using Microsoft Office and ERP system data.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Customer Service, and Supply Chain personnel on cross‑functional projects.
• Assist with implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and process documentation.
• Participate in new product introduction, engineering change, or supply chain improvement projects as assigned.
• Present project findings and recommendations to department leadership.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication

Independent worker

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management (pursuing)

Tools

Power BI

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions is offering a Supply Chain Intern role in South Carolina. The intern will engage in purchasing, planning, sourcing, inventory management, logistics, and import/export activities within a manufacturing setting.

The position provides hands-on experience, data analysis opportunities, and exposure to end-to-end supply chain processes while supporting customer service, material availability, and operational efficiency.