Support 1 Supply Chain Intern

Job Title: Support 1, Supply Chain Intern - 3471 

 Location : Sumter, SC, 29153

Duration: 6 months 

Job Summary: 

This position represents a strong developmental opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented student to gain hands-on experience within BD’s Supply Chain organization. 

Reporting to the Procurement / Supply Chain leadership team, the Procurement Intern will support daily purchasing operations, supplier coordination, and data analysis activities. The role will contribute to improving procurement visibility, operational efficiency, and data accuracy through structured reporting, follow-ups, and process improvement initiatives. 

The intern will gain exposure to procurement systems, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting key business priorities in delivery, cost, and service performance. 

Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities) 

Support purchase order (PO) management activities, including tracking open orders, confirmations, and delivery updates 

Follow up with suppliers on past-due orders and critical shortages to ensure continuity of supply 

Maintain and update procurement trackers (open PO report, shortage list, supplier follow-up log) 

Assist in preparing weekly and monthly procurement reports, including: 

On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance 

Lead time tracking 

Past due and risk analysis

Perform data validation and cleansing activities for supplier and material master data (lead times, pricing, MOQs) 

Support inventory and material flow analysis by reviewing stock levels, shortages, and excess inventory trends 

Assist in cross-functional coordination with Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance teams to resolve supply and invoice issues 

Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including: 

Converting manual processes into digital tools (Excel, SharePoint) 

Standardizing reporting templates and trackers 

Documenting basic procurement procedures (SOPs) 

Support supplier performance tracking and reporting for internal reviews 

Provide general administrative and analytical support to the Procurement team as needed 

Minimum Education:     

This position has the following minimum educational requirements: 

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field                                                                                                                          

Minimum Experience: 

No prior experience required; internship or project experience in supply chain or data analysis is a plus