Supply Chain Material Planning Intern

Woodstream Corp.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Company Match

Paid Internship

Job summary

Woodstream Corp. in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Supply Chain/Material Planning Intern to gain hands‑on experience across the full planning cycle.

You will work with experienced planners to support material planning, production scheduling, and inventory management in a structured, project‑based program. Ideal candidates recently completed a Bachelor's degree in a related field, are proficient in Excel, and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data sorting, filtering, and basic pivot tables.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing MRP signals to understand purchasing and production requirements.
• Support the creation and maintenance of daily and weekly production schedules.
• Help monitor actual production against schedule and assist with attainment reporting.
• Assist with placing and tracking purchase orders for materials.
• Support inventory discrepancy identification and resolution with the inventory team.
• Help maintain inventory tracking data and review aging inventory parameters.
• Participate in cross‑functional planning meetings with care, logistics, quality, and marketing teams.
• Complete a capstone project related to supply chain planning or inventory management.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Teamwork

Org skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

Access

Job description

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Supply Chain Material Planning Intern

Regular Full-Time Professional Lancaster, PA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1730

Woodstream is the largest independent pest & animal control platform in North America, offering innovative brands with industry-leading efficacy and safety.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Supply Chain/Material Planning Intern in Lancaster, PA

At Woodstream, our values drive everything we do:

• Consumer is the Boss – We are committed to listening to and understanding our customers’ needs!
• Invent the Future – Challenge the status quo: Think boldly and creatively!
• Execution is Everything – We are committed to deliver with excellence, speed, and accuracy.
• Collaborate Confidently – We trust, respect, and empower each other to win together.
• Play to Win – We’re bold, ambitious, and relentless in our pursuit of success.

Benefits of Working for Woodstream

• Competitive benefits package including:
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Paid Internship

Overview of the Role

The Supply Chain / Material Planning Intern will gain hands‑on exposure to the full supply chain planning cycle at Woodstream. Working alongside experienced planners and purchasing professionals, the intern will support daily material planning, production scheduling, and inventory management activities. This is a structured, project‑based internship designed to provide meaningful experience for recent college graduates pursuing careers in supply chain, operations, or business.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are representative of the work performed during this internship. All activities are conducted under the supervision and direction of an assigned planning mentor:

• Assist in analyzing MRP signals to understand purchasing and production requirements based on sales projections and inventory strategies
• Support the creation and maintenance of daily and weekly production schedules under the direction of the planning team
• Help monitor actual production against schedule on a daily and weekly basis and assist with attainment reporting
• Assist with placing and tracking purchase orders for materials required to support production requirements
• Support efforts to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies in collaboration with the inventory management team
• Help maintain inventory tracking data and assist with reviewing aging inventory parameters
• Participate in shop floor interactions to observe how production schedules are executed in a live manufacturing environment
• Assist with data gathering and analysis related to intra‑company transfer identification
• Support the planning team with new product launch activities by tracking material readiness and supplier timelines
• Help document process improvement observations and contribute ideas for enhancing material planning workflows
• Attend and participate in cross‑functional planning meetings with customer care, logistics, quality, and marketing teams
• Complete an assigned capstone project related to supply chain planning or inventory management, to be presented to the planning team at the conclusion of the internship
• Regular attendance and punctuality required
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Project Description

This internship supports the supply chain planning function within Woodstream's manufacturing plant. Under the guidance and supervision of an experienced planner, the intern will assist with the execution of production scheduling, material tracking, and inventory monitoring activities. The intern will develop a foundational understanding of how MRP systems, production plans, and purchasing processes work together to ensure product availability for customer requirements.

By the end of this internship, participants will have developed working knowledge in the following areas:

• How manufacturing companies use ERP/MRP systems to plan and manage materials and production
• The relationship between customer demand, production scheduling, and inventory positioning
• The purchasing and procurement cycle, including purchase order creation and vendor communication
• How to read and interpret supply chain KPIs and attainment reporting
• Cross‑functional collaboration between supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams
• Practical use of Microsoft Excel and SAP (S/4HANA) in a real manufacturing environment

Woodstream is committed to providing interns with a meaningful, resume‑building experience. Participants in this program can expect:

• Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA in a live manufacturing environment — one of the most in‑demand ERP systems in supply chain careers
• Direct mentorship from experienced supply chain professionals
• Exposure to cross‑functional teams across manufacturing, logistics, finance, and commercial operations
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Consideration for full‑time opportunities with successful performance in the intern role

Successful Candidate Profile

Required

• Must have recently completed a Bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data sorting, filtering, and basic pivot tables
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred

• Coursework in supply chain management, operations, logistics, or procurement
• Prior internship, co‑op, or work experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or operations environment
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP concepts (SAP S/4HANA experience a significant plus)
• Exposure to Power BI, Access, or other data visualization or database tools
• APICS student membership or coursework a plus
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a creative approach to problem solving
• We are the ONLY Pest & Animal Control company with a significant ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Program.
• Over 40% of our directors and above are woman.
• 57% of the Executive Team (meaning VP and above) are female, black, Hispanic or Asian/Islander.

Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Note: If hired, Employment Eligibility Verification will be carried out upon selection. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

We retain employment applications for a minimum of 2 years from date of receipt for non‑hire applicants or from date of termination for employees/contractors and possibly longer if legally required.