Supply Chain Internship

VT Industries, Inc.; Holstein (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Industries, Inc. is seeking a motivated student in the junior or senior year to support procurement activities across corporate projects.

You will assist in developing cost-effective strategies for indirect services, verify purchase requests with department managers, and help prepare procurement plans for company-wide initiatives. The role emphasizes data analysis, reporting, and collaboration with vendors and colleagues to ensure the best value and adherence to the company's Code of Conduct

Qualifications

• Majoring in Supply Chain/Logistics/Analytics or related field.
• Entering Junior or Senior year.
• Strong organizational skills and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data analysis.
• Respectful of colleagues, vendors and customers.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate procurement to fulfill needs for companywide projects.
• Help develop objectives and strategies for indirect services to ensure best cost and customer satisfaction.
• Interact with Department Managers to verify purchase requests and specifications.
• Assist in preparing procurement plans, strategies and action plans.
• Prepare reports and analyze metrics to drive improvements.
• Analyze spend for sourcing and negotiation opportunities.
• Troubleshoot purchasing and supply chain issues.

Skills

Communication (verbal and written)

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Support corporate departments to fulfil the procurement needs and requirements for corporate or companywide projects and activities
• Help develop objectives and strategies for indirect services and materials to ensure customer satisfaction at the best cost for the company
• Interact with Department Managers to discuss and understand their needs – verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests
• Assist in the preparation of the procurement business plan, strategies, and support action plans to achieve objectives
• Prepare reports, analyze its own metrics, and prepare action plans for improvements
• Analyze and monitor spend to look for sourcing and negotiation opportunities
• Troubleshoot purchasing and other supply chain related issues and discrepancies
• Other duties as assigned by the manager

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Majoring in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Analytics, or related field
• Entering Junior or Senior year
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Able to analyze and evaluate data
• Respectful of employees, vendors and customers
• All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries.

Physical Requirements

Tolerance for sitting long periods of time. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional light lifting (25 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. Ability to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job duties.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Logistics /Supply Chain Management.

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