Supply Chain Planning Paid Internship

Description

American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are searching for a Supply Chain Planning Intern for our Findlay, OH location. This position will report to the Demand Planning Manager.
 

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Support and participate in monthly Supply Plan Reviews across all manufacturing locations as part of the American Plastics S&OP process
• Assist in developing optimized supply plans aligned to monthly demand forecasts
• Enhance and standardize supply planning templates and reporting tools
• Develop schedule attainment reporting to monitor production plan execution
• Improve machine and mold capacity reporting to enhance visibility into constraints
• Support scenario modeling and reporting for demand spikes, downtime events, and capacity shifts
• Participate in monthly Demand Plan Reviews for key customers
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate reporting in Power BI and Excel
• Research best practices in supply planning, data analysis, and integrated S&OP processes
  
   

Skills/Key Competencies:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to organize and analyze large datasets
• Exposure to Power BI or other data visualization tools
• Interest in manufacturing operations, supply chain, and data analysis
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments
• A focus on efficiency in both individual work and team processes, continuously striving to streamline processes
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Ambitious and growth-oriented, with a proactive approach to personal and professional development
   

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Junior or Senior standing preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong academic coursework in relevant coursework (supply chain, operations, statistics, finance, economics, etc.)
  

If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you.