About the role#
As a Supply Chain Operations Co-op, you will contribute to project success through hands-on tasks and training. You will work with the Subcontracts team to negotiate contracts, research supply chain alternatives, and perform data analytics. You may also manage a process improvement project from start to finish under the guidance of the Logistics Manager.
What you'll do#
- Manage projects centered on process mapping, standardization, and automation.
- Support purchase order negotiations with the Subcontracts team.
- Analyze vendor spend, performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Solicit material quotes from external vendors.
- Use Excel, Power Query, Smartsheet, and Tableau to track data and visualize trends.
- Assist project teams with vendor and manufacturer feedback.
- Join jobsite walks to collect performance feedback and improve fleet receiving efficiency.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited Co-op program.
- Major in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or Construction Management.
- Ability to complete at least two full-time, alternating Co-op rotations.
- Skill in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Strong communication skills to work with project managers, drafting, field staff, and fabrication shops.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia.
- Terms: Winter 2027 and Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
- Work occurs in an office setting with occasional site visits that may require navigating active construction areas and handling objects up to 50 pounds.
About McKenney's, Inc.
McKenney's, Inc. is a mechanical contractor based in Atlanta and Charlotte. Founded in 1948, the company manages the construction, operation, and maintenance of buildings. It provides services including HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and building automation. The firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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