Supply Chain Intern

SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Analyst Intern supports the Materials team in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment by assisting with the procurement, planning, and management of direct materials. This role focuses on ensuring continuity of supply to support production schedules, program launches, and customer delivery requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supplier performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Support procurement activities for direct materials used in the production of remanufactured transmissions, ensuring alignment with customer demand and production schedules

Interface with suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and minimum order quantities (MOQs)

Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, responsiveness)

Analyze material attrition, usage trends, and demand variability to proactively mitigate supply risks and production disruptions

Review and approve purchase orders and documentation to ensure compliance with parts requirements

Support issue resolution for nonconforming or defective materials in coordination with Quality and suppliers

Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in alignment with procurement and accounting processes

Track and manage cost changes, including raw material fluctuations, supplier price updates, coordinate approvals as required

Maintain and support PFEP (Plan for Every Part) and item master data to ensure accurate planning parameters (lead time, safety stock, order policies)

Monitor supplier forecasts and ensure supplier understanding and commitment to meet production requirements

Identify and track “at-risk” components or suppliers and escalate risks impacting production continuity

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory reduction, cost optimization, and supply chain efficiency

Ensure compliance with company policies, IATF/ISO quality standards, and customer-specific requirements

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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

Prior internship or coursework related to supply chain, manufacturing, or automotive operations preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Must be able to read and understand English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)