Overview:

The purpose of the internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience to students with leadership potential and proven academic performance.  Werfen hires students majoring in Supply Chain or related fields into this internship program based on business need.  Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities. 

Position Description

• Assist and support the integrated supply chain organization on a daily basis, using supply chain knowledge, (data) analytical and critical thinking skills.
• The Intern will be involved in the day-to-day activities of the team including aiding other departments as they relate to department activities and projects. The intern will gain an in-depth knowledge of the processes associated with an integrated supply chain. The intern will have opportunities to assist in nearly all aspects of the workflow (Purchasing, planning and warehouse).
• Requires enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and ability to work within an interactive and energetic, team focused workplace.
• Review processes, master data including supplier data, reports, and all related information that is critical to driving and sustaining a proactive supply chain.
• Performs cycle counts, working with the warehouse and finance to ensure inventory and financial accuracy.
• Key project will include review, data collection & alignment of indirect purchasing/expense buying. This will result in output of process and procedure to drive indirect procurement
• Navigate and enter data into SAP and utilize Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Key Attributes 

• Requires confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel tools.
• Requires Enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and ability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.
• Review process procedures, change orders, equipment specifications, validation plans, and reports.
• Performs research on technology, equipment and tooling to improve process quality, yield or cost.  Generates proposals based on research.
• Assistance in creating, reviewing and maintaining department files.
• Performs experiments, analyzes and interprets numerical data from experiments.
• Summarizes findings by computer readouts, statistical summaries, graphs and other methods.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Currently pursuing B.S. in Supply Chain or Business with a minimum of 2 college semesters complete.
• Ability to multitask.

The hourly wage range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $18 to $25.  Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.