About the role#
We are looking for a Supply Chain Intern to join our team in McElhattan, Pennsylvania. This is a full-time, paid internship where you will work alongside industry professionals to learn internal business processes and supply chain best practices. You will engage directly with clients, build professional relationships, and contribute to projects that impact our supply chain operations.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with associates to anticipate and resolve product flow issues.
- Monitor open order and inventory reports to track shipments and receipts.
- Work with production and demand planners to address product shortages.
- Maintain inventory levels using designated VMI tools and track performance.
- Participate in customer meetings to prevent or resolve supply problems.
- Assist in managing new item launches and product transitions.
- Coordinate the depletion of finished goods and materials.
- Monitor customer promotions and events, notifying demand planning of any forecast variances.
- Pull reports for customers and internal teams while utilizing customer websites to meet service requirements.
- Analyze customer scorecards and service reports to identify causes for poor results and help develop corrective action plans.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (juniors or seniors preferred).
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, with a focus on Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Basic critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analytic skills.
Location & details#
- Location: McElhattan, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About First Quality
First Quality is a family-owned manufacturing company founded in 1989. It operates eight campuses across the United States and Canada, producing personal care and household items like diapers, paper towels, and laundry detergents. The company serves large retailers and healthcare organizations. It maintains corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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