Sourcing Intern/ Co-Op

The Sourcing Intern will support Global Commodity Leaders (GCL) in cost out, cash flow improvement, and service level improvement projects for the business.

• Summer schedule – 20- 40 hours per week, min 3 days per week
• Summer / Fall schedule – up to 20 hours, min 3 days per week
• Work location – hybrid remote + in-office location in Mayfield, OH or Greenville, SC

Essential Responsibilities

The following are representative responsibilities for the intern during the assignment. Specific work will vary depending on the team the intern is assigned to.

• Assist Global Commodity Leader to meet sourcing goals for relevant commodities and gain sourcing functional expertise.
• Support execution of cost out and cash improvement programs on-time / on-budget.
• Use cloud based tools to send RFQs to suppliers, collect and analyze data, recommend action and implement solutions
• Update MRP systems with appropriate supplier inputs (Ex: Cost, Lead-time, Supplier Selections, MOQs, ROPs, Safety Stocks, etc.)
• Work with GCL to develop future state cost out roadmaps for commodities.
• Work with suppliers to get commodity deliverables accomplished

Qualifications / Requirements

• Min 3.0 GPA with background in engineering / supply chain
• Must be self starter, proactive individual with excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, documentation and communication skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with suppliers, colleagues and management..
• Must have excellent MS Excel skills. Required working knowledge of Office suite of apps. Macros, automation and data analytics experience a plus.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver on multiple tasks at any given time and provide regular updates.
• Knowledge of SAP a plus