Supply Chain Intern

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Supply Chain Interns at Saputo are assigned to one of the following supply chain departments for the summer: Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning, Transportation/Logistics, Production Planning, or Cheese Procurement. While working as a Supply Chain Intern you will be tasked with identifying and supporting the implementation of cost reduction, network optimization, and process improvement opportunities.

How you will make contributions that matter

Everyday Support of the Department

• Develop an understanding of the department to which they are assigned.

• Contribute to the success of the department by planning for SKUs, routes, categories, or distribution centers.
• Provide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to leadership.
• Identify and communicate risk (over/shorts/delays) to key stakeholders.

Complete a Value-Add Project - Here are two examples

• Evaluate network layout considering ordering quantities, distribution footprint, warehouse costs, transportation costs, and other factors to provide recommendations on optimization of the supply chain. Recommendations will consider such topics as sourcing flows, stocking points, purchase schedules, etc.

Evaluate customer order patterns, shelf life, lead time, and other factors to establish default stocking recommendations. This will include recommending make to order or make to stock; further clarification of make to stock will include target quantities (quantity or time based). Additional expansions of the project may include target reorder quantities.

You are best suited for the role if you

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics/Mathematics, or Industrial Engineering.
• Are excellent in analytical and data management skills (Statistical Analysis).
• Have familiarity with supply chain concepts and software.
• Have familiarity with operational planning & scheduling.
• Possess intermediate Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, if/then).
• Have previous SAP experience (preferred).
• Are self-motivated, able to multi-task, can work independently, and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate professionalism and positively represents and promotes Saputo at all times.
• Have the ability to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.
• Display traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.
• Can communicate effectively and efficiently.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector)

Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!

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