You need to be pursuing a degree in operations, supply chain, business, engineering, or similar. Have strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a background in data analysis and ERP systems preferred.

You will support supplier quote preparation, analyze RFQs, follow up on quotes, assist with sourcing development, and provide reporting for supplier management and cost optimization at Komatsu.

Logistics

United States

Milwaukee

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<ul><li>As a&nbsp;Supply Chain Intern, you will be responsible for a range of support activities for the Indirect Strategic Sourcing Department. This team provides support by vetting our supply base, introducing contracts, and maintaining supplier relationships for all non-production parts and services in accordance to quality, cost, and delivery requirements and to ensure continuous improvement of QDC to maximize output for our customers.&nbsp;</li><li>This onsite position will be based onsite at our South Harbor location in&nbsp;Milwaukee’s Harbor District. The target start date for this role is Summer 2024 and has potential to be extended into the Fall 2024 school semester. We offer&nbsp;full-time&nbsp;hours during the summer and flexible&nbsp;part-time&nbsp;hours during the academic year.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities may include:<ul><li>Prepares supplier quote packages by gathering engineering drawings and specifications from various systems and distributes with direction from Category Managers.&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Prepares engineering drawings and quoting packages&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Performs analysis on RFQs.&nbsp;Develops bid analysis summaries.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Extracts estimated annual usage and previous purchase price for cost impact analysis.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Supports suppliers with issues opening protected drawings</li><li>Follow-up with suppliers on aging quotes&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with identification, evaluation, and support for the development of sources of supply and commodity plans for OE and Aftermarket in accordance with SLQCD principals as assigned&nbsp;</li><li>Drives, supports, and provides reporting and analytics for continuous improvement and supplier development and management in coordination with the Category Managers and New Product Development – Cost Optimization Project Managers to leverage spend and cost reductions.&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications/RequirementsBasic Qualifications:<ul><li>Pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Operation, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering (Or other data focused majors), or similar, from an accredited college or university</li><li>Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or master’s level student in good academic standing</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as part of a team towards a goal</li><li>Excellent organization and personal time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Possess effective problem solving and critical thinking skills; ability to be creative and resourceful when needed</li><li>Proficiency using Microsoft&nbsp;Office&nbsp;Suite products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Background or course work in Data analysis economics, or mathematics.</li><li>Excellent PC software skills with Windows Operating system. SAP ERP System.</li><li>Exposure to, experience in, or understanding of MRP (Material Requirement Planning) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and the ability to maintain data to accomplish company production strategies/goals. Preferably in SAP but any ERP system is beneficial.</li><li>Understanding of the concepts around or experience in Bills of Materials, Routings, Blueprint&nbsp;Reading, Purchasing, Inventory Control and Order Processing functions.</li><li>Interest in or aptitude to learn about careers in the heavy equipment industry.</li></ul>

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As a Supply Chain Intern, you will be responsible for a range of support activities for the Indirect Strategic Sourcing Department. This team provides support by vetting our supply base, introducing contracts, and maintaining supplier relationships for all non-production parts and services in accordance to quality, cost, and delivery requirements and to ensure continuous improvement of QDC to maximize output for our customers. This onsite position will be based onsite at our South Harbor location in Milwaukee’s Harbor District. The target start date for this role is Summer 2024 and has potential to be extended into the Fall 2024 school semester. We offer full-time hours during the summer and flexible part-time hours during the academic year.Key Responsibilities may include:Prepares supplier quote packages by gathering engineering drawings and specifications from various systems and distributes with direction from Category Managers. Prepares engineering drawings and quoting packages  Performs analysis on RFQs. Develops bid analysis summaries.Extracts estimated annual usage and previous purchase price for cost impact analysis.Supports suppliers with issues opening protected drawingsFollow-up with suppliers on aging quotes Assist with identification, evaluation, and support for the development of sources of supply and commodity plans for OE and Aftermarket in accordance with SLQCD principals as assigned Drives, supports, and provides reporting and analytics for continuous improvement and supplier development and management in coordination with the Category Managers and New Product Development – Cost Optimization Project Managers to leverage spend and cost reductions. Qualifications/RequirementsBasic Qualifications:Pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Operation, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering (Or other data focused majors), or similar, from an accredited college or universitySophomore, Junior, Senior, or master’s level student in good academic standingAbility to work independently as well as part of a team towards a goalExcellent organization and personal time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasksStrong written and verbal communication skillsPossess effective problem solving and critical thinking skills; ability to be creative and resourceful when neededProficiency using Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)Preferred Qualifications:Background or course work in Data analysis economics, or mathematics.Excellent PC software skills with Windows Operating system. SAP ERP System.Exposure to, experience in, or understanding of MRP (Material Requirement Planning) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and the ability to maintain data to accomplish company production strategies/goals. Preferably in SAP but any ERP system is beneficial.Understanding of the concepts around or experience in Bills of Materials, Routings, Blueprint Reading, Purchasing, Inventory Control and Order Processing functions.Interest in or aptitude to learn about careers in the heavy equipment industry.

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