Supply Chain Strategy Intern: Cost, Lead Time & Quality

Crane Company; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking a Supply Chain Intern to execute the supply chain strategy for assigned commodities, driving lowest total cost, reduced inventory, and improved on-time delivery and quality.

You will collaborate with site supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering teams to lead supplier bids, negotiate contracts, support new product introductions, and advance continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Self-starter with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; proficient with work processing, spreadsheets, and scheduling software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in multifunctional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead execution of supply chain strategy for assigned commodities.
• Collaborate with site supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering to identify external capabilities.
• Lead supplier bids, analyze costs, and negotiate/award contracts.
• Drive inventory turns with replenishment processes (Kanban, vendor managed inventory).
• Support new product introductions, proposals, and subcontracting opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Analytical

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree pursuing

Tools

eSourcing tools

Kanban

Job description

Crane Company is seeking a Supply Chain Intern to execute the supply chain strategy for assigned commodities, driving lowest total cost, reduced inventory, and improved on-time delivery and quality.

You will collaborate with site supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering teams to lead supplier bids, negotiate contracts, support new product introductions, and advance continuous improvement initiatives.