Co-Op Buyer Supply Chain (Student Opportunity) Summar/Fall - (Mid-August through December 2026)

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Supply Chain Management team, students will be given both technically challenging and educationally stimulating projects and assignments. Our student employees will make a hands-on contribution to the Supply Chain Management process, while learning valuable skills and developing attributes to become successful within this business function.

Essential Job Functions

Assist with projects and assignments that support company objectives in the areas of On Time Delivery, Inventory Turnover, and Supplier Performance. Activities could include but are not limited to: 

• Work with cross-functional teams in support of new and existing product lines


• Utilize an ERP/MRP system and various information tools to manage material and communication flow


• Reporting, analyzing, and forecasting through the use of various data sources


• Assist with streamlining existing processes


• Provide support to projects as assigned 

Additional Duties

• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.


• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.


• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.


• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications

• Preferred involvement within a Professional Supply Chain Management organization or group (ISM, PMAC, etc.)


• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills 


• Strong Microsoft Office Suite capabilities (Excel, Word, Outlook)


• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater


• Able to work 20+ hours during academic year • Able to work 35-40 hours during the summer semester 


• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.


• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.


• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.


• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education

• Must be a currently enrolled student pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or similar business/technical field of study and must have completed sophomore year criteria from an accredited college or university.