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Supply and Demand Planning Intern

CompanySonepar
LocationNorth Charleston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 31, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will work with other interns and NCE SMEs to develop a Standard Operating Process for the Return Goods Authorization process. This new SOP aims to improve working capital and productivity.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
7810
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2024, Sonepar achieved sales of $35.2 billion.* Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them with an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets. Sonepar’s 46,000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations. Sonepar in the U.S. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 570 locations nationwide and 12,800 associates. *Figure converted to dollars from €32.5B at 1.082 EUR/USD average rate.
About the Role

Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise.

SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is “Powered by Difference.” By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career.

 

 

The Supply and Demand Planning Intern will work in consultation with other interns and NCE SMEs, develop an Standard Operating Process that incorporates best practices in the Return Goods Authorization (RGA) process considering Sales, Operations & Supply Chain Planning priorities and constraints.  New SOP will have a measurable impact on working capital and productivity.  

You will be developed and empowered to create best-in-class business strategies and contribute to a customer-centric environment that delivers outstanding results.

 

This will be a 10-week summter internship. This position is based in our Charleston, SC office.

 

Key Tasks and Skillsets, Projects 

 

  • Strong technical and analytical skills (MS Office, PowerBI, Tableau, Etc.) 
  • Strong verbal and written communication to document findings 
  • Supply chain/ Optimization / Engineering Centered course work 
  • Ability to understand and recall operational process steps  
  • Documented experience in leading presentations 

 

Goals

 

  • Learn the existing RGA process and propose changes that will improve the reverse logistics flow to suppliers.  
  • Prepare and present Capstone at end of term. 
  • Supply chain provide guidance planning and making sure product is coming in and analytics

 

 

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”

Learn more about us and our Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

 

Key Skills
Technical SkillsAnalytical SkillsMS OfficePowerBITableauVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationSupply ChainOptimizationEngineeringOperational ProcessPresentation Skills
Categories
LogisticsData & AnalyticsEngineering