Supply Chain Intern
Ergotron
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- Location
- Eagan, MN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Internship
- Posted
- Oct 6
- 13 days ago
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About the company
Ergotron
Business supplies and equipment · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Support purchasing, sourcing, warehousing, and operations through supplier follow-up, supply chain data analysis, inventory and material management, and continuous-improvement projects.
- Assist with cost reduction, supplier optimization, and new product and production-readiness activities.
What you need
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
- Requires proficiency with Microsoft Excel, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Microsoft Exceldata analysisanalyticalproblem-solvingwritten and verbal communicationattention to detail
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Description
Position Summary:
The Supply Chain Intern will support the Purchasing, Sourcing, Warehousing, and Operations teams through data analysis, supplier management, inventory/purchasing trends, and continuous-improvement initiatives. This position will provide hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while helping improve efficiency, cost, and performance.
The intern will work cross-functionally with Sourcing, Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to support both day-to-day activities and supply chain projects.
Position Responsibilities:
Purchasing & Supplier Support
Assist with purchase order, supplier, and delivery-related activities.
Follow up with suppliers on open orders, delivery commitments, shortages, and corrective actions.
Assist with identifying and resolving material shortages and supply constraints.
Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting
Analyze purchasing, inventory, supplier performance, lead-time, delivery, and cost data.
Identify trends, exceptions, and opportunities for improvement.
Warehouse, Inventory & Material Management
Analyze safety stock, MOQ, lead times, and material availability.
Support initiatives to improve material flow from Supplier, warehouse, to point of use.
Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Project Support
Partner with Operations team on supply chain projects.
Support continuous-improvement projects focused on reducing manual processes, improving efficiency, and lowering costs.
Assist with cost-reduction, process-improvement, and supplier optimization initiatives.
Support new product development, supplier transitions, sourcing initiatives, and production-readiness activities.
Position Requirements (Knowledge & Experience):
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with large data sets, formulas, pivot tables, and basic data analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to clarify expectations and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and
willingness to learn
.
ONE Core Values:
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Customer-Centric Innovation:
Develops product concepts driven by real customer and end-user needs.
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Built to Last:
Designs and prototypes with durability, serviceability, and manufacturability in mind.
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Always Improving:
Explores new ideas that expand the portfolio and keep the NPD funnel full.
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Integrity:
Accurate reporting of results, honest assessment of designs, and careful handling of drawings, data, and change records.
Salary Description
$20.00 - $23.00