About the role#
As a Supply Chain Analytics Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting planning and supply chain operations. You will use data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development to help drive business decisions across our supply chain organization. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based on-site in Kansas City, Missouri.
What you'll do#
- Develop and enhance reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for Supply Chain Planning.
- Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for process improvement.
- Support inventory, demand, supply, and production planning teams with data-driven insights.
- Assist with data visualization using business intelligence tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to gather requirements and deliver actionable analytics.
- Participate in initiatives to improve planning effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Present your findings and recommendations to team members and stakeholders.
- Gain exposure to enterprise systems and supply chain technologies in a manufacturing environment.
- If visiting manufacturing plants, follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and complete FSQA training to ensure food safety and quality compliance.
- Report any potential food safety hazards or process deviations to your plant supervisor.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company food safety culture.
What you'll need#
- Standing as a rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis concepts.
- Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret large data sets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Preferred: Coursework or experience in Supply Chain Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Data Science.
- Preferred: Experience with SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.
- Preferred: Familiarity with KPI development, dashboard creation, and data visualization best practices.
- Preferred: Interest in consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship
About Russell Stover Chocolates
Russell Stover Chocolates produces boxed chocolates under the Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Pangburn's brands. The company operates out of Kansas City, Missouri, and maintains a history dating back to 1923. It manufactures roughly 100 million pounds of candy annually for sale in retail stores and wholesale accounts. Since 2014, the firm has functioned as a subsidiary of Lindt and Sprungli.
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