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Global Sourcing (Supply Chain) Intern, Summer 2022

TENTATIVE DATES:
May 18 - August 5, 2021

POSITION PURPOSE: 
The purpose of this position is to assist in the analysis of the existing purchasing projects as well as assist in the evaluation of potential business development opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
Analysis Function
  • Perform business unit and financial analysis 
  • Relate profitability, input costs, and strategic planning
  • Utilize Tableau to analyze and design procurement data visualizations
Special Projects 
  • Apply LEAN methodologies to design and implement improvement initiatives
  • Design and implementation of key business projects 
  • Conduct research on commodities and trends
  • Analyzing research results – both quantitatively and qualitatively, in written and presentation form 
  • Formulating a recommendation based upon your analysis
  • Properly documenting and supporting your research and analysis 
  • Develop materials for internal and external meetings 

Other Frequent Duties:
  • Collection of published data related to commodity trading 
  • Assembly of market intelligence from industry professionals
  • Assist with the coordination of inbound raw materials
  • Verify data integrity with suppliers
Perform other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Required: Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher – Ag Business, or Business related degree 
**Senior or Junior status required
Experience Required: Financial analysis and analytical business experience preferred
**Business environment experience, relevant courses, club participation and internship preferred
Skills Required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
  • Advanced math, finance, and accounting skills 
  • Strong analytical research

 Special skills or knowledge preferred:
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge in data analysis