About the role#
We are looking for a Supply Chain Intern to join our team in McElhattan, Pennsylvania. This role offers an opportunity to work alongside industry professionals on real-world projects. You will learn internal business processes and supply chain best practices while gaining a realistic view of a Supply Chain Account Specialist role. You will engage directly with clients to build relationships and provide solutions to optimize supply chain needs.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with associates in sales, supply planning, demand planning, distribution, transportation, product marketing, commercial finance, PLM, and IT support.
- Work with customers to determine product and service solutions.
- Monitor open order and inventory reports to track progress from shipment to receipt.
- Participate in customer meetings to prevent or resolve problems.
- Coordinate with production and demand planners to address product shortages.
- Use VMI tools to maintain inventory levels and track performance.
- Pull reports for customers and internal teams.
- Analyze customer scorecards and service reports to identify causes for poor results and contribute to corrective action plans.
- Manage the launch of new items and the transition of existing items with the PLM team.
- Monitor customer promotions and events, notifying demand planning of any forecast variances.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Supply Chain or a related field, with a preference for juniors or seniors.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, specifically in Excel.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Basic understanding of data analytics, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship located in McElhattan, Pennsylvania.
- This position is paid.
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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