Supply Chain Intern (Year-Round)

Charter Wire LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Charter Wire LLC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offers a part-time during the academic year and full-time summer internship in supply chain. You will help create production schedules, monitor capacity and inventory, assist with procurement, and support continuous improvements under mentorship.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a four-year program in supply chain or related field, maintain a 2.75+ GPA, and are proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field with sophomore status or higher.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production performance, capacity utilization, and inventory levels to optimize schedules.
• Assist with raw material procurement and manage inventory supporting the process.
• Perform routine inventory audits to validate system accuracy.
• Support Procurement and Planning teams with ad hoc projects and data analysis.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Pursuing four-year degree (sophomore)

Tools

ERP systems

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Wire is a leading Tier 1 supplier and manufacturer of Engineered Shaped Wire, Cold Finished Bar, and Cold-Headed and Stamped Components to various industries, including Automotive, Agriculture, Construction, Consumer, Industrial and Oil & Gas. Charter Wire is a member of the Charter Manufacturingfamily of companies.

About the Supply Chain Internship:

Support a fast-paced manufacturing environment by assisting with production planning, scheduling, and inventory management activities. The intern will gain hands-on experience creating and maintaining production schedules for multiple manufacturing assets while balancing changing customer demand, production priorities, material availability, and capacity constraints.

Program structure:

• Schedule: Part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the academic year and full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer
• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Start Date: January 2027
• Duration: Year-round internship

What we're looking for:

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field with current status of at least a sophomore level
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to succeed in a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks

Preferred experience:

• ERP experience
• Purchasing experience
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S tools

What you'll focus on:

• Monitor production performance, capacity utilization, inventory levels, and raw material availability to help optimize production schedules and support on-time delivery
• Assist with raw material procurement activities and help manage inventory that supports the manufacturing process
• Perform routine inventory audits to validate system accuracy and identify discrepancies
• Provide day-to-day support for the Procurement and Planning teams by assisting with ad hoc projects, data analysis, process improvements, and other supply chain initiatives

What Sets Our Internship Program Apart:

Work on meaningful projects while receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that help launch your career. Our paid internship program also includes signature experiences like Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase.

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Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.