What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing & Planning Intern (Summer 2025) position at Whisker?
Description
Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.
As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.
Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 600 passionate team members.
Internship anticipated to occur in May, 2025 through August, 2025
What You’ll Do:
The Purchasing & Planning Intern will have the opportunity to learn different aspects of procurement, logistics, inventory management, demand planning, and data analysis. This individual will be interfacing with multiple departments within the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
- Supports day-to-day activities in procurement, inventory management, production planning, order fulfillment, and distribution.
- Helps analyze supply chain data, prepare reports, and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Assists in identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Monitors inventory levels, tracks stock movements, and supports inventory reconciliation efforts to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Assists with order entry, tracking shipments, and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Helps maintain communication with vendors and suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
- Assists with coordinating transportation logistics for inbound and outbound shipments, helping to optimize shipping routes and reduce costs.
- Contributes ideas for process improvement and supports the implementation of new supply chain initiatives or tools.
- Assists with organizing and maintaining records related to shipments, inventory, and procurement.
- Works closely with other departments such as engineering, catalog management, and operations to ensure alignment and resolve issues related to the supply chain.
- Assists in special projects related to supply chain optimization, cost reduction, or process automation.
- Will perform other responsibilities as required.
Requirements
What You’ll Bring:
- Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
- High degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
- Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
- Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
- Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)
Statement of Inclusivity:
We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
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