• Intern Supply Chain - Supplier Development Project

    Parker Hannifin Corporation (Lancaster, NY)


    Intern Supply Chain - Supplier Development Project

     

    Location : LANCASTER, NY, United States

     

    Job Family : Professional - Entry

     

    Job Type : Regular

     

    Posted : May 7, 2025

     

    Job ID : 56857

     

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    The Supply Chain Intern will be responsible for assignments requiring application of basic purchasing principles, theories, and concepts. Focusing mostly on a special project geared towards supplier development.

     

    The Supply Chain Intern may resolve issues in the areas of requisition accuracy and completeness, on-time delivery or supplier payment functioning in a closely supervised environment. The candidate will also assist the Materials Manager in facilitating inventory reduction efforts and enhancing inventory accuracy efforts, Additionally, the Intern will spend time working cross-functionally with other departments to apply Lean Manufacturing principles.

     

    - Run daily/weekly metric reports

     

    -Assist in Supplier Set up

     

    -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 Buyers/Subcontracts in PO preparation, maintenance, and supplier management.

     

    -Lead and help facilitate inventory reduction efforts

     

    -Analyze, and execute open order reports, and reschedule messages.

     

    - Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability.

     

    - Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities.

     

    - Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Advises appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery.

     

    - Provides parts, equipment, and materials information by answering questions and requests. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

     

    - Participates in continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency.

     

    Pay Rate: $20 - 22/hour

    Qualifications:

    - Candidate must be in the process of earning a degree in Supply Chain management or relevant discipline.

     

    - Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs.

     

    - Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.

     

    - Must have intermediate computer skills and be able to understand of electronic processing.

     

    - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

     

    - MS Office experience, you will be spending a lot of time in Word/Outlook/Excel/Powerpoint

     

    - Ability to maintain and prioritize different project tasks.

     

    - Passion for Excellence

     

    - Organizational skills

     

    - Strong interpersonal skills

     

    Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

     

    Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

     

    (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

     

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