Supply Chain Planning Intern - AI-Driven Forecasting

Teknor Apex Company; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex Company is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Intern to assist demand and supply planning, material purchasing, and production scheduling within the Supply Chain organization in Rhode Island. The role provides hands-on exposure to forecasting, SKU analysis, and cross-functional projects, with opportunities to learn S&OP processes and data-driven planning using AI tools.

Ideal candidates are current juniors or seniors with strong Excel skills, analytical ability, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Currently a college junior or senior majoring in a relevant field.
• Interest in supply chain planning, forecasting, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong AI and Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, formulas, and charts).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support core planning functions across demand planning, supply planning, raw material buying and planning, production scheduling, and inventory management.
• Assist with SKU-level forecasting, product family taxonomy analysis, and S&OP/S&OP process development.
• Contribute to pigment harmonization and cross-functional initiatives.
• Support growing use of AI tools to improve forecast accuracy, data analysis, and planning efficiency.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, Production Scheduling, and Manufacturing teams on high-impact projects.

Skills

AI tools

Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organization & attention to detail

Multi-project management

Self-motivation

Education

Junior/Senior college student (Supply Chain/Operations/Analytics)

Tools

AI tools usage

Job description

Teknor Apex Company is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Intern to assist demand and supply planning, material purchasing, and production scheduling within the Supply Chain organization in Rhode Island. The role provides hands-on exposure to forecasting, SKU analysis, and cross-functional projects, with opportunities to learn S&OP processes and data-driven planning using AI tools.

Ideal candidates are current juniors or seniors with strong Excel skills, analytical ability, and a proactive,