Summer Intern - Supply Chain

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Ingram Micro is a seeking two motivated and talented Supply Chain Interns to join us in June for our 10-week PAID Summer Internship Program! We are looking for ambitious college and university students who are ready to expand their skills and apply them to meaningful work with a global organization.  

Location: 

These internship positions are based in our Irvine, CA corporate headquarters with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule with a few days remote per week in addition to in-office hours.

Program details:

We have internships available across our various departments and locations throughout the U.S. Unless otherwise noted – all internships are on a hybrid format with a few days remote per week in addition to in-office days at the designated office listed in the job description, and are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Our program includes cohort activities such as learning & development trainings, executive speaker sessions, group projects, and other events.

Important dates:

• February – March: Applications Open (some postings may close early due to applicant volume) 
• March – April: Recruiters and hiring managers will review applications and reach out to candidates on a rolling basis. Some internship positions will start interviews sooner than others, but candidates may expect to hear by the end of April if they are selected for an interview.
• May: All interviews to be completed and offers to be made
• June 3rd – August 9th: First cohort start & end date
• June 17th – August 23rd: Second cohort start & end date

Summary:

Ingram Micro is hiring two Supply Chain interns, one with a focus on Global Sourcing, and the other with a focus on Network Optimization. 

Global Sourcing Intern role:

• Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, track spending patterns, and assess supplier performance.
• Support creation, review, and management of procurement contracts and agreements.
• Assist in the management of supplier relationships, including supplier selection, negotiation, and performance evaluation.
• Support activities including collecting & analyzing data for business insights, report generation, KPI progress tracking and management, presentation material preparation and executive read-outs.

Network Optimization Intern role:

• Lead/support key supply chain initiatives (E.g. footprint optimization, stocking strategy development, backorder, and inventory optimization) for specific markets/lines of business
• Develop analytical models to identify cost/service/working capital opportunities and collaborate with key stakeholders to action improvements.
• Support activities including collecting & analyzing data for business insights, report generation, KPI progress tracking and management, presentation material preparation and executive read-outs.
• Identify opportunities for business process automation. Assist in the integration of digital technologies to streamline processes, improve data and KPI accuracy, and enhance decision-making within the supply chain.

What you bring to the role:

• Actively enrolled in an accredited college/university program, or recently graduated (within the last semester or quarter) from an accredited college/university program.
• Pursuing a Bachelors degree (Master’s degree preferred) focused in Operations, Supply Chain, Business or Engineering
• Knowledge of supply chain concepts, planning systems, and strategies
• Experience with Office 365 - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Database skills - SQL, Dashboard development (PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik etc)
• Superior data, problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical aptitude and curiosity to learn new tools and technologies
• Knowledge/Experience in Optimization tec