About the role#
Grimco is looking for a Supply Chain Intern to support initiatives that improve operational efficiency and customer service. You will work with supply chain leadership and plant operations to analyze current practices, research industry standards, and develop recommendations for our manufacturing and distribution network. This is a paid, full-time position with a rolling term.
What you'll do#
- Analyze finished goods and raw-material inventory across manufacturing locations and distribution hubs to support recommendations on inventory placement, service levels, carrying costs, freight expense, and inventory turns.
- Document current production-planning processes at our manufacturing plants to identify manual inefficiencies.
- Research and evaluate production-planning systems and software solutions.
- Develop practical recommendations for our manufacturing and distribution network.
- Present your findings to supply chain and plant leadership.
- Use data analysis and modeling to evaluate performance and support decisions that improve OTIF delivery, reduce inventory investment, and strengthen operational efficiency.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with great attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, data analysis, and modeling.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Coursework or experience in inventory management, production planning, or operations research is preferred.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, production-planning software, data visualization tools, Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role based at our corporate office in Sunset Hills, Missouri, with time spent at our manufacturing plant in Owensville, Missouri.
About Grimco, Inc.
Grimco operates as a wholesale distributor for the sign industry. Founded in 1875 in St. Louis, the company provides substrates, digital print media, traffic signs, and various electrical accessories. It maintains over 65 locations across the United States, Canada, and the U.K. The company employs 704 people and focuses on supplying sign-makers without competing with them.
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