About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience in inventory planning, production scheduling, and business analytics. You will support the Fall 2027 Inventory Build Plan while working alongside planners and cross-functional teams. This role helps you build practical skills in supply chain and operations within a food manufacturing environment.
What you'll do#
- Partner with Food Planners to document best practices, update work instructions, and identify process improvements.
- Support production scheduling to meet Build Plan targets while balancing priorities, capacity, inventory needs, and shelf-life risks.
- Collaborate across departments and participate in production meetings to monitor schedules, resolve shortages and delays, and support order fulfillment.
- Update approved planning parameters, item settings, substitutions, and manufacturing orders to support accurate planning and ERP execution.
- Analyze planning and inventory data and develop or enhance dashboards to provide actionable business insights.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program for Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least Junior standing.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Monroe, Wisconsin.
- Term: Winter 2027 through Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Colony Brands, Inc.
Colony Brands, Inc. is a direct marketing company based in Monroe, Wisconsin. Founded in 1926, the firm operates as a multi-channel business with a portfolio that includes food, apparel, and kitchen appliances. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The company manages various brands such as Ashro, Beauty Boutique, and Country Door.
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