Intern - Supply Chain Sourcing

Briggs & Stratton, LLC.

Nov 10, 2024
- As a Supply Chain Sourcing Intern your goal is to support the Briggs & Stratton corporate Supply Chain team. You'll be exposed to and participate in projects in many areas. You'll also expand on and enhance basic knowledge in supply chain and sourcing. Finally, you'll interact with supervisors, team members, project leaders and other business functions. Start Date: January 2025 Duration: Will continue into summer/next school year Hours per week: 15-20 during school year; 40 during summer Pay: 16.50 - 18.50/hr depending on level in school You will do this by: Evaluating broad purchasing practices, quotes and reviewing cost/price and value analysis to select and review alternative suppliers Recommending and implementing changes in processes or procedures for assigned areas Leading Supply Chain improvement projects Supporting Category Management Leadership by being an integral part of creating and implementing purchasing strategies Analyzing data, economic trends, costs and materials to make data driven recommendations Reviewing, understanding, and communicating contract language The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. You are the kind of person who is/has: an interest in supply chain/sourcing a desire to learn personable - Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university studying toward a Bachelors/Associates degree in specified function (Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field) Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 Preferred Qualifications: Previous related experience working in a support function of a team Experience using large data sets Experience using Business Intelligence tools (DOMO, Power BI, etc) Additional Knowledge & Skills: Good working knowledge of computer software A long-term interest in supply chain and sourcing Ability to multitask and prioritize Good written and oral communication skills Possess poise and the ability to interact with people in a professional manner Strong organizational skills Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving and analysis skills Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location Travel Required: % of Travel: 0 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Location: Wauwatosa, WI Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Simplicity, Billy Goat, Allmand, SimpliPhi, Branco and Victa brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents. Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.