Intern, Supply Chain & Operations

Supply Chain and Operations Career Rotational Program – Intern Placement

We are looking for a Supply Chain Intern to join our Farris team!

As our Supply Chain Intern, you are responsible for a function or critical project within the overall Supply Chain Team.  This can include doing business directly with a supplier and purchasing critical components or services, onsite supplier visits or a complex project to launch new products or improve the efficiency and performance of the supply chain department. Performing at a high level in this role, makes you a top candidate for the full-time Supply Chain and Operations Career Rotational Program position once you graduate.

Our multi-year, rotational program provides challenging opportunities via short-term work assignments. This unique program led by experienced professionals will ensure that you are learning, being mentored, and intertwined with the organizations they support. Curtiss Wright Farris Engineering provides you with a flexible learning environment to help kick-start your career and provides us the resources to meet our workforce requirements for the future. Recruiting now for programs beginning January-March 2025.

The Supply Chain and Operations organization includes functions such as Demand and Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Production Control, Customer Service and planning and Logistics. The professionals within the organization plan for raw material requirements in support of production processes, planning new valve assembly, and forecasting spare part requirements.  Additionally, they are engaged in various processes facilitating the delivery of pressure relief valves, the continuous improvement of processes, and activities involved in the improvement of Supply Chain and Operations.  To be a strong candidate for the rotational program, you must first be hired as a Supply Chain Intern.

Location: Brecksville, OH

Program Highlights:

• Two year, four six-month rotations, within the Supply Chain and Operations discipline

• This program includes on-site roles and requires at least one rotation onsite.

• Cross functional learning across Supply Chain and Operations

• Networking between all Functions - Engineering, Sales, Production, Supply Chain, Finance

• Assignment of a peer mentor/ on-the-job coach

• Second Rotation- Green Belt training and project in functional area

• End of rotation report-outs to leadership team in Supply Chain and Operations

• Final role placement within Supply Chain and Operations discipline based on business needs along with team members interests.

• Greenbelt training and project training and completion

Your Challenge

• Develop an understanding of the Supply Chain department and how they collaborate with other departments

• Assist and lead assigned projects

• Develop potential process improvements for increased efficiencies and waste elimination

• Assist in new product launch process: Manage master data in ERP system (Infor LN), sourcing of suppliers, request quotes from suppliers and handle analysis to make recommendations

• Supply chain analysis in support of, forecasting, performance metrics and order management

• Statistical analysis and insight reporting on commodity spend

• Sales analysis and forecast development

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Business Development & Operations to ensure the procurement of high quality and competitive parts or services

• Cost Analysis- run/create reports, monitor cost changes and assist in cost saving opportunities R

• Metrics monitoring- run reports showing departmental metrics and provide trend analysis

• Developing and delivering presentations to management on suppliers and their performance

• Interact with other CW locations

• Spreadsheet Development and Maintenance/Pivot Tables to gather critical information to decide source of supply and competitive cost levels

What You Bring

• Currently enrolled in a BA/BS Degree program in Engineering, Business, Operations or Supply Chain Management required

• Ability to multi-task, handling quick turnaround

• Ability to identify problem issues and escalate and/or execute acceptable solutions

• Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, suppliers and  employees/managers at all levels within the company

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to maintain safe work environment

• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business