About the role#
The Supply Chain Management Intern supports the daily operations and improvement initiatives of the Supply Chain Management department at Woman's Hospital. This position provides college students with practical experience in healthcare supply chain management, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, and value analysis. You will contribute to projects that support efficient hospital operations and patient care.
What you'll do#
- Support daily supply chain operations, including inventory management, purchasing, receiving, and distribution activities.
- Assist with maintaining inventory records, organizing supply information, and preparing reports.
- Collect and analyze supply chain data to identify trends, monitor inventory levels, and support opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with value analysis initiatives by researching products, comparing costs, and gathering information to support product evaluations and purchasing decisions.
- Conduct research and assist with assigned purchasing, vendor management, and department improvement projects.
- Support inventory audits, supply tracking, and efforts to improve supply availability and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with team members and other hospital departments to complete assigned work.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow hospital policies related to privacy, safety, and professional conduct.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university.
- Coursework or interest in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, operations management, health administration, or finance.
- Experience supporting projects, inventory management, data collection, or process improvement initiatives.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate progress or barriers.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Willingness to learn new systems, accept feedback, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Location & details#
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is an on-site position.
- Terms: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $16.00 per hour for undergraduate students; $18.00 per hour for graduate students.
- Status: Part-time, paid internship.
- Note: This role does not offer sponsorship.
About Woman's Hospital
Woman's Hospital focuses on the health of women and infants. It opened in 1968 as one of the first specialty hospitals for women in the country. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the nonprofit organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It manages over 8,500 births each year, ranking as the 17th largest delivery service in the United States.
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