Supply Chain Intern

As the world leader in nutrition, health and wellness for children from birth to preschool, Gerber Products Company is committed to creating a strong future. We joined the Nestlé Nutrition family in 2007, and have been a partner in parenthood ever since. Our Anything for Baby team works closely with experts to create products that enrich and establish healthy habits for children, and are good for the planet as well. A career at Gerber provides meaningful opportunities to develop professionally, and nurture generations to come. Now is the time to define your future, and ours too.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The position will support various projects and initiatives within the Supply Chain Team. In this role, the individual will assist with inventory management systems, improving planning systems, and optimizing stock transfer orders.

Primary Responsibilities

Project execution – Support the Planning, Sourcing, and Warehouse teams by performing supply chain related projects and duties:
- Develop best practices and lowest cost for inventory management of materials
- Assure on time supply of materials and help troubleshoot and resolve any supply issues
- Support Master Scheduler with capacity and forecast data, tools, and metrics
- Optimize transportation shipments through data analysis
- Work with quality team on product release
- Forecast future requirements for suppliers
- Create, monitor and track transportation shipments from inception to final delivery
- Proactively identify and implement process improvement strategies within team

Operations Support – Analyze production planning for tracking supply of materials, order creation, and execution to material requirements planning.
- Work with planning team to optimize the use of the MRP tool
- Ensure efficient planning process to help prevent unnecessary inventory transfers
- Manage raw and pack material inventory to ensure on time delivery to production

Education Level and Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in operations, logistics, supply chain, industrial engineering, business management or related field. Achievement of at least junior status of course work. Strong preference will be given to seniors graduating in December 2022 or May 20223.

Experience

Preferred: Classroom and/or previous intern experience with SAP/APO system.

Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts. Experience with project management.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

As the world leader in nutrition, health and wellness for children from birth to preschool, Gerber Products Company is committed to creating a strong future. We joined the Nestlé Nutrition family in 2007, and have been a partner in parenthood ever since. Our Anything for Baby team works closely with experts to create products that enrich and establish healthy habits for children, and are good for the planet as well. A career at Gerber provides meaningful opportunities to develop professionally, and nurture generations to come. Now is the time to define your future, and ours too.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The position will support various projects and initiatives within the Supply Chain Team. In this role, the individual will assist with inventory management systems, improving planning systems, and optimizing stock transfer orders.

Primary Responsibilities

Project execution – Support the Planning, Sourcing, and Warehouse teams by performing supply chain related projects and duties:
- Develop best practices and lowest cost for inventory management of materials
- Assure on time supply of materials and help troubleshoot and resolve any supply issues
- Support Master Scheduler with capacity and forecast data, tools, and metrics
- Optimize transportation shipments through data analysis
- Work with quality team on product release
- Forecast future requirements for suppliers
- Create, monitor and track transportation shipments from inception to final delivery
- Proactively identify and implement process improvement strategies within team

Operations Support – Analyze production planning for tracking supply of materials, order creation, and execution to material requirements planning.
- Work with planning team to optimize the use of the MRP tool
- Ensure efficient planning process to help prevent unnecessary inventory transfers
- Manage raw and pack material inventory to ensure on time delivery to production

Education Level and Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in operations, logistics, supply chain, industrial engineering, business management or related field. Achievement of at least junior status of course work. Strong preference will be given to seniors graduating in December 2022 or May 20223.

Experience

Preferred: Classroom and/or previous intern experience with SAP/APO system.

Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts. Experience with project management.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Fremont, MI, US, 49413-0001