Supply Chain Intern (REF1504K)

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. KMC Systems is the medical instrumentation business unit within Elbit Systems of America. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States.  Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.  For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

Elbit Systems of America, LLC is looking to fill a Supply Chain Internship. We are looking for students seeking a challenging intern position that provides a real-world perspective of supply chain in the Aerospace and Defense industry. This opportunity will provide interns exposure to multiple facilities of the supply chain department to obtain a holistic perspective. Interns must have the ability to meet deadlines and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously within the Supply Chain Department.

Purchasing/ Subcontracts

• Run daily/weekly metric reports
• Assist in Supplier Set up
• Annual forms – setting up FTP site
• Shipping transactions
• UOM validation for open orders
• Assist in expediting needed materials by working directly with the suppliers to eliminate down time due to part shortages.
• Assist A/P, and S/C with invoice issues, to recognize discounted payment terms via early payment opportunities, and avoid late payments/penalties.
• Assist in the processing of supplier returns, to include all aspects of the RMA process, to ensure timely returns of defective materials to suppliers, and affiliates.
• Assist Buyers/Subcontracts in PO preparation, maintenance, and supplier management.
• Analyze, and execute open order reports, and reschedule messages.
• Gain Experience relating to the FAR/DFAR and CPSR requirements associated to purchasing materials for government contracts.
• Experience firsthand the Supply Chain processes as they relate to the DOD contracts environment.

Warehouse/Logistics

• Coordinate correspondence from Trade Compliance and Freight Forwarder on international shipments
• Process Expedite requests from Program Management to Freight Forwarder on items needing expedited delivery to Fort Worth
• Coordinate weekly transportation from Freight Forwarder on weekly deliveries to Customer

Planning

• Assist Value Stream Team in Aged WIP Clean Up activities, including locating, and closing out aged WIP.
• Work with Supply Chain Team to close out open OSP orders to the coating houses
• Assist Supply Chain Team in Project Close out-Activities, such as inventory disposition, PCA close out actions, and purchase order close out.
• Assist Planners with year-end close out activities

Supplier Management

• Validate vendor quality paperwork
• Initiate and track to completion supplier corrective actions for poorly performing suppliers.

Qualifications

Education:

• Sophomore or Junior student currently enrolled in a college or university degree program related to Supply Chain. 

  Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):

• ESD
• Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department                               

 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required (Unique and Measurable):

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment handling multiple assignments.
• MS Office products (Proficient-Excel, PP, Word) 
• Articulate, adaptable, strong inter-personal skills, deadline/detail orientated
• Minimum GPA- 3.0 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work in office environment with some exposure to elements of weather when traveling and/or commuting between buildings.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Requires lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Requires physical effort associated with standing/walking/sitting.
• Requires the ability to reach above shoulder height in accomplishing job tasks.
• Requires the use of either or both hands for grasping items, manual dexterity is required, and the ability to push/pull i.e. open/close file cabinets and/o