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What they do
A Supply Chain Manager manages the work involved with moving materials, including raw materials, finished products or data, in a cost effective way. Supervises logistics analysts who gather data on production, storage and transportation costs; looks for ways to streamline production and implement cost savings.
$131,601 / year median in Indiana
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Purchasing Intern Lafayette, 47903
United States Required Travel:
0 - 10%
- Position Overview:
- Individual to manage and continuously improve processes and system to support procurement of direct materials, indirect materials, logistics, and management of the supply chain. Focus will be on the supply chain planning processes, together with optimizing the total cost of ownership, while improving cycle time and reducing inventories and net working capital.
- Essential Duties:
- + Internship will focus on projects defined by management and managed by the Intern to completion.
This will include:
+ refining the scope of the projects assigned + benchmarking existing processes and system + defining the desired result + managing multiple projects and timelines to completion + report out and successful hand off.
+ Participate in special projects related to supply chain effectiveness.
+ Review and update planning parameters
+ Strong communication and analytical skills
+ Work with vendors, internal and external customers on issues
- Knowledge & Skills Summary:
- + Knowledge of key supply chain concepts + Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Education and Experience
- + Working on BS in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferredAllison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer.
We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at 317-242-5000. Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.