Intern - Supply Chain Analyst - Houston, United States - Continental

Description

Company DescriptionContinental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

The ContiTech business area focuses on smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber and develops digital and intelligent solutions in future-oriented sectors.

In doing so, ContiTech draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.

The products, systems and solutions developed by ContiTech are used both in the automotive industry as well as in railway engineering, machine and plant construction, mining, agriculture and other important sectors of the future.

Job Description*The internship position is for ContiTech Oil & Marine in Houston, TX*We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Analyst Intern to be part of the ContiTech Oil & Marine's Operations Service.

The Supply Chain Analyst Intern would be able to assist with planning, coordinating, and reporting all supply chain activities and functions to meet budget and supply chain targets (e.g. maximize delivery performance, reduce cost and inventories).

The Supply Chain Analyst Intern would develop understanding of CT Oil & Marine business processes and assist Logistics & Warehouse Manager (SCM Analyst II) in developing action plans for continuous improvement of all supply chain relevant processes.

As a Supply Chain Analyst Intern, you will be responsible for:

Material Planning & Control:

• analyze inventory, orders and sales to ensure coordination of demands/demand changes together with Logistics and Warehouse Manager (SCM Analyst II)
• develop understanding of regular material planning and production supply control processes (material program planning, production scheduling, production sequencing, production supply control and production review) in close cooperation with production function of CT Oil & Marine according to demand plan, production supply control plan, work instructions and standards

complete some tasks related to material planning and production supply controll processes under supervision of SCM Analyst II and SCM staffLogistics & Inventory Management:

• expand knowledge of supply chain and logistics concepts (e.g. sourcing and delivery concept, requirements regarding flexibility of production setup and machine investments, flow and storage concept into and out of production, material transportation and provision concept) according to warehouse management operations in close cooperation with Logistics and Warehouse Manager (SCM Analyst II) and SCM staff
• develop understanding of internal material handling and transportation (internal logistic) for semi-finished goods and finished goods (raw materials are excluded at this location) according to standards and planning
• assist Logistics and Warehouse Manager (SCM Analyst II) and SCM staff perform cycle counting, inventory and warehouse management (planning, parameter and process settings) activities, and inventory handling for semi-finished goods and finished goods including assist in receiving and shipping and monitor inventory levels
• expand knowledge and execute basic movements in SAP S/4 HANA (ERP system) related to Materials Management (MM), Warehouse Management (WM), Sales & Distribution (SD), and some QM (Quality Management)
• assist inventory control by providing timely readiness notes, take part in ad-hoc duties, as needed to better understand the overall supply chain landscape at Continental
• develop understanding of external logistic processes and assist logistics coordinator with follow-ups of delivery to customer (e.g. transport planning, dispatch), freight management, customs clearance and packaging management according to standards

expand knowledge of international logistics, observe examples and gain understanding of incoterms in practiceMonitoring & Reporting:

• responsible to create daily, weekly, and adhoc supply chain performance (KPI) monitoring and reporting (e.g. regarding cost, delivery performance, adherence to schedule, lead time, capacity utilization) under supervision of Logistics and Warehouse Manager (SCM Analyst II)
• responsible to monitor open purchase orders, following up with suppliers (internal and external), and request escalation when needed
• develop understanding of supplier SCM performance monitoring (e.g. delivery reliability to production line of external providers) in close cooperation with CT Oil & Marine purchasing SCM staff
• look for improvement opportunities to improve CT Oil & Marine supply chain performanceThe Supply Chain Analyst Intern will be able to provide feedback and input for further development of standards regarding supply chain processes (e.g. production planning and control, material provision, commissioning, etc.), supply chain equipment (e.g. forklifts, warehouses, AGVs, loading equipment), supply chain IT (e.g. warehouse management tools, production planning and control tools, etc.) to CT Oil & Marine Logistics and Warehouse Manager. At the end of the internship, the intern is expected to provide a presentation on lessons learned.

QualificationsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS Currently enrolled in a US accredited degree program pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or similarAble to work on-site for a total of 24 hours, 8 hours/day on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (minimum 20 hours)Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.8 or higherMinimum sophomore standing or higherStrong experience in ExcelProficient in English is mandatory and have experience in working with international teams as well as understanding of foreign culturesWell organized and ability to work autonomouslyLegal Authorization to work in the US is required.

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job openingContinental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunityPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEnrolled in school for at least another 12 months and can dedicate 12 months toward this internship WHY YOU SHOULD APPLYCompetitive payHands on experience with the teamProject experienceCompany lunch and learnsNetworkingAnd more benefits that come with working for a global industry leaderAbility to leverage a mentoring program that offers the chance to receive guidance and knowledge from seasoned colleagues in a close-knit environmentWork with an inspiring local team and collaborate with international SCM networkAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply.

If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available.

Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to - or contact US Recruiting at This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.

Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation.

Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply.

If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available.

Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to - or contact US Recruiting at This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.

Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation.

Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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