Hybrid Supply Chain Intern – Co-op

at Brunswick Corporation

• Job title: Supply Chain Intern – Co-op
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: $18 - $27 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Mettawa, United States

About the role

• Supply Chain Intern managing supplier relationships and inventory projects for Brunswick's marine equipment production. Collaborating with professionals in supply chain management and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective working relationships with your customers, partners and supplier base, both internally and externally.
• Analyze current material flow within a process or operation to develop and implement improvements, eliminating waste and streamlining the operations.
• Process weekly MRP and initiate corrective actions as needed to ensure accurate ordering standards and effective inventory control.
• Collaborate with your peers and supplier base to develop cost effective inventory management practices and reduce inventory through implementation of pull, VMI or consignment programs.
• Maintain regular partner communications to assess delivery data status, supplier performance, parts deployment, inventory policies and/or continuous improvement efforts.
• Investigate and resolve invoicing issues to maintain positive supplier relationships, ensure future materials deliveries, maintain required production levels and provide feedback to management regarding any process or systems issues.
• Engage in and support Commodity Team Meetings and Green Belt/LSS projects as needed.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a BS program with a major in Supply Chain Operations or Management, Procurement, or a degree related to Supply Chain
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits
• The ability to enroll in a formalized co-op Program through your University
• Dependable, self-motivated and engaged learner
• The ability to coordinate numerous projects in a professional and ethical manner
• Previous experience in manufacturing setting preferred
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States immediately, without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Benefits

• Learning Opportunities: Our Student Program is designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks.
• Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Student co-ops or interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.
• Feedback and Performance Reviews: As a co-op or intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement.