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Supply Chain Intern

SSP Fittings Corp.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective: 

The Supply Chain Intern will support day-to-day supply chain and operations activities within a high-volume, dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to core supply chain functions including purchasing, supplier management, production planning, and warehouse operations. The intern will work cross-functionally with Customer Service, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to gain a holistic understanding of how the business operates while contributing meaningful analytical and operational support.

This position is ideal for a motivated student seeking practical experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, including exposure to quality management systems and AS9100 requirements.

Essential Functions

  • Assist with production planning, including the creation and maintenance of production schedules to support on-time delivery.
  • Support purchasing and supplier management activities, including creating and managing Purchase Order schedules and tracking supplier performance.
  • Analyze operational data to support capacity planning, inventory management, and lead time accuracy.
  • Track and report key supply chain and operational metrics, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Support warehouse operations, including material flow, inventory accuracy, and process efficiency.
  • Create and update standard work instructions, process documentation, and visual aids to support standardized processes.
  • Support lead time commitments for customer quotes and order in collaboration with the Planning team, Customer Service and Operations.
  • Participate in cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, and Quality to understand product flow from order entry through shipment.
  • Gain exposure to the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), including documentation control and AS9100 requirements.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain and operations.

     

Learning Objectives

  • Develop a practical understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment.
  • Learn how production planning, purchasing, and inventory management interact to support customer demand.
  • Gain experience working within a regulated quality system (AS9100).
  • Build professional skills in data analysis, process documentation, and cross-functional communication.

Competencies

  • Carry out assigned projects to their completion per expected timelines.
  • Ability to collaborate across functions and ask thoughtful questions.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment.

 

Work Environment

  • Combination of Office, Manufacturing and Warehouse environment
  • May require, lifting 50+lbs., standing, twisting, bending.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.

 

Sponsorship for employment-based visas, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available for this position.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the employer’s policy that equal employment opportunities be available to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.