Supply Chain Material Planning Intern
On-siteLancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Analyze MRP signals to understand purchasing and production requirements based on sales projections and inventory strategies. Support the creation and maintenance of daily and weekly production schedules, monitor actual production against schedule, and assist with attainment reporting. Place and track purchase orders for materials, identify and resolve inventory discrepancies, and maintain inventory tracking data. Participate in shop floor interactions to observe production execution, gather data on intra-company transfers, and track material readiness for new product launches. Document process improvement observations, attend cross-functional meetings with customer care, logistics, and quality teams, and complete a capstone project on supply chain planning. Gain hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and Microsoft Excel in a live manufacturing environment under the supervision of an experienced planning mentor.
Required Qualifications
- Must have recently completed a Bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data sorting, filtering, and basic pivot tables
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a team environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Regular attendance and punctuality required
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer
Desired Qualifications
- Coursework in supply chain management, operations, logistics, or procurement
- Prior internship, co-op, or work experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or operations environment
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP concepts (SAP S/4HANA experience a significant plus)
- Exposure to Power BI, Access, or other data visualization or database tools
- APICS student membership or coursework a plus
- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a creative approach to problem solving
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