Supply Chain Management Intern

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Panasonic Energy Sales Company of America (PECSA) is seeking a detail-oriented and responsible Supply Chain Management Intern to support the Demand Inventory Planning team. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in supply chain operations, global business, and customer service.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience managing assigned customer accounts using SAP, Microsoft Outlook, and advanced Excel functions. Key responsibilities include processing customer and vendor purchase orders, coordinating schedules with global factories, resolving logistics and quality assurance (QA) issues, managing billing based on Incoterms, and supporting month-end closing processes to contribute to overall company sales.

Check customer demand data weekly and process orders based on customer Purchase Orders (POs) within 24-48 hours. Process credits, debits, tooling orders, Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs), and Free of Charge (FOC) items in SAP in a timely manner.

Plan shipping schedules with international vendors (including Monterrey, Mexico and Japan/China) based on customer requests. Dynamically reschedule shipments if customer demand shifts. Monitor shipments to ensure they stay on schedule and provide shipping documents to customers promptly.

Submit current-month sales estimations at the beginning of each month. Monitor actual weekly sales data to ensure monthly forecasting accuracy. Proactively report potential risks and upside opportunities, track title transfers based on Incoterms, and successfully complete month-end closing activities.

Serve as a primary point of contact for customer accounts. Communicate across internal departments to quickly resolve issues occurring in shipping, transportation, customer goods receiving, and Quality Assurance (QA).

Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Communications, or related field. Strong interest in Supply chain management, customer service and global business management. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. SAP experience is a plus but not required.

Key desired behaviors, e.g., problem solving, innovation, collaboration, etc.

• Strong attention to detail
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  Ability to accurately match customer purchase orders to SAP system entries with 100% precision

• Excellent organizational
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  Proven ability to track complex order, shipping, and billing life cycles through completion.

• Time Management
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  Demonstrated capability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Mindset
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  Creative self-starter who works well both independently and collaboratively within a team. Exhibits a positive attitude, flexibility, and a strong problem-solving mentality.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain relationships.
• Influencing:
  Use impactful engagement and persuasion tactics to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to actions that support specific work outcomes

Would prefer in office visits to the Colony, TX weekly.

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