Supply Chain Support Specialist Intern

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a Supply Chain Support Specialist Intern to help in supply chain functions, including customer support for secure data exchange and supplier information systems. The intern will work up to 20 hours per week during fall, spring, and summer terms, supporting account setups, permissions, and audits.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong problem-solving, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly in writing.

Qualifications

• Ability to use and apply AI in a business environment.
• Proven ability to present ideas clearly in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem with a structured approach.
• Experience in an office environment where communication and organization were crucial.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to convey ideas clearly to others to facilitate understanding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ARL’s Supply Chain Information Management system, including supplier compliance and technical capabilities.
• Provide supply chain help-desk support for research & engineering activities and business & material acquisition processes.
• Assist file exchange users with password resets, MFA resets, new account setup and unlock suspended accounts.
• Add/remove permissions to file exchange share spaces and delete inactive user accounts.
• Set up new file folder structures and create group permissions.
• Troubleshoot file access issues and investigate application problems.
• Perform yearly audits of ARL’s secure data exchange and Supply Chain Information Management system.
• Automate supply chain tasks to improve efficiency and user-friendliness.
• Create and update support documentation.

Skills

AI in business

Written communication

Problem solving

Discretion

Clear communication

Organization skills

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are searching for a self-disciplined, highly motivated, and customer service-oriented individual for the role of Supply Chain Support Specialist Intern to join our Supply Chain Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

This position will be responsible for supporting various supply chain functions including customer support for ARL’s secure data exchange and supplier information management system.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Maintain ARL’s Supply Chain Information Management system, including supplier compliance and technical capabilities


• Provide Supply Chain help-desk customer support for research & engineering activities, and business & material acquisition processes


• Assist file exchange users with password resets, MFA resets, new account setup and unlock suspended accounts


• Add/remove permissions to file exchange share spaces and delete inactive user accounts


• Set up new file folder structures as requested by ARL staff and create group permissions


• Troubleshoot any file access issues


• Investigate application issues, perform cause analysis, and take corrective actions


• Perform yearly audits ARL’s secure data exchange and Supply Chain Information Management system


• Automate supply chain work functions, services, and processes to be more efficient and user friendly


• Create/update support documentation

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Ability to use and apply AI in a business environment


• Past success in providing ideas in written form for clear comprehension to an audience
  
• Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution


• Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective


• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion


• Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding


• Demonstrated organization skills

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

This is a paid internship opportunity located at ARL in State College, PA.

Relocation and housing are not provided.

ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors.

ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas.

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

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EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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