Supply Chain Intern

Description

General Information:

Supply Chain Intern within the Transformers division, you will assist the Accessories Category Management team. You will use professional communication, critical thinking, and time management skills to support Category Managers on active strategic sourcing projects. As a Supply Chain Intern, you will work with other motivated interns and members of the Category Management, Planning & Fulfillment, and local Plant teams to expand your knowledge, skills, and abilities related to Supply Chain. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead a sourcing project with guidance from a Category Manager
• Understand supplier cost structure and develop competitive benchmark
• Manage and lead qualification activities toward introducing new source of supply
• Manage and resolve critical supplier shortcomings
• Actively promote component standardization
• Apply and implement Hitachi Energy SCM standards, tools, and processes
• Business travel – 1-3 possible trips over the summer internship period

Your background:

• Rising junior or senior obtaining their bachelor’s degree in related field OR master’s student
• Participation in school or extracurricular activities and experience in leadership roles
• Demonstrated project management skills for multi-discipline projects
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Multilingual is a plus