Purchasing Intern

Overview

Job Description:

The Purchasing Intern will be responsible for purchasing transactions and maintaining inventories of materials and equipment.

The Purchasing Intern is a full time 5 days a week, onsite role in Columbus, Ohio. Remote work is not available.

Internship Start Date: May 12, 2025

You will be trained on the Operations floor, working alongside team members in our manufacturing, distribution and customer service teams in order to see first-hand the scope of our organization.

After your training, you will be moved into your department and be assigned a Supervisor. Supervisors will direct your day to day activities and be your key contact for non-daily activities and overall guidance. You will be exposed to multiple projects and be issued daily tasks to complete towards those projects.

Internship End Date: August 1, 2025

We will conduct an Exit Interview and get final feedback from Interns on the program.
Responsibilities

• Work with the team and vendors to improve the supply chain
• Manage projects related to supply chain and cost reduction
• Review orders for accuracy and verify that materials, equipment and stock are not available from current inventories
• Enter data for production scheduling, stock replenishment/relocation and inventory adjustments
• Use analytical skills and experience to leverage spreadsheets to optimize inventory and supply chain performance
• Organize, problem solve, and multi-task to manage competing priorities and related details in a time sensitive manufacturing business environment
  
  

Qualifications

• Students enrolled in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics or related field
• Previous supply chain work-related skill, knowledge, or experience specifically in purchasing and/or inventory systems preferred
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Must possess strong organizational skills and have the ability to handle multiple projects and other daily assigned tasks in a timely manner
  
  
  

Goals of Internship

• Know what skills you will need post-graduation (software programs/communication methods)
• Develop the skills needed for the internship and post-graduation
• Hone the skills you already have to succeed
• Be a part of Department meetings
• Learn about other business functions and how departments collaborate
• Complete a 10-week project and present to the Leadership team and other interns
  
  
  

Additional Information

• Pay Schedule: Semi-monthly on 15th and last day of the month
• Relocation/Living Expense: Not provided
• Location: 545 East Fifth Avenue Columbus, OH 43201
  
  
  

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