Supply Chain Intern (Year-Round)

Charter Manufacturing; Valley (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Professional development workshops

Intern Kickoff Day

Intern Summer Showcase

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing invites applications for a Supply Chain Internship to support production planning, scheduling, and inventory management in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will help create and maintain production schedules across multiple assets, balancing demand, priorities, material availability, and capacity constraints.

The program offers part-time hours during the academic year and full-time in the summer, with preferred coursework in Supply Chain or Business and a GPA of

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field

Tools

ERP experience

Purchasing experience

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.

Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.