Supply Chain Intern - Summer

Position: Supply Chain Intern - Summer 2026
* This position requires the candidate to be based locally in the Tempe, AZ area. Applicants outside of the area should refrain from applying, as relocation is not being offered.

Job Summary
The Supply Chain Internship role is designed to provide college students with hands-on experience and exposure to various aspects of supply chain operations. This program helps students build foundational skills and knowledge that can support future career growth in the field. Interns will work on meaningful projects and gain insight into how different functions within supply chain work together to drive results.
Essential Job Functions
* Perform contract entry and reporting queries in order to analyze inconsistencies in order statuses, price quotes, open orders, and purchase orders.
Research and process all potentially obsolete inventory, investigate and correct negative inventories and discrepancies; plan for materials and order materials to support the projection planning.
Work closely with quality specifications, including regulatory requirements, gather data to support assumptions to move projects forward, designing data architectures to support the projects.
Assist with the execution of best practice Customer Support and Distribution projects and gather data to support assumptions to move projects forward.
Work with internal contacts as well as outside representatives to gain required knowledge around business processes impacting the project designs.
Identify critical inventory issues, evaluate trade-off of cost and service to customers' satisfaction, and communicate resolutions with internal customers.
Assist with management of finished goods and dependent demand to meet inventory investment policy guidelines.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

Currently pursuing a BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Operations, or related field.
Interest in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) or demand/supply planning preferred.
Exposure to tools such as Power BI, SQL, or Excel is desirable.

Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, JDE/E1, GAINS) is a plus but not required.

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Highly motivated students with a demonstrated record of academic excellence are interested in developing a career in supply chain management.
Experience using MS Office products, such as Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Demonstrated commitment to exceptional standards of performance and productivity.
Effective team worker with willingness to embrace new ideas and learn continuously.
Strong verbal communication abilities with strong comprehension of instructions.
Leadership skills that move projects and teams to success.
Problem solving and critical analysis skills with the ability to engage with diverse populations

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Office:
Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Office:
Sedentary.