Supply Chain Inventory Management Intern - Deerfield, United States - Essendant

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    Essendant Deerfield, United States

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    ** Supply Chain Inventory Management Intern**

    **Job Category****:** Ind Contributor-NonExempt **Requisition Number****:** WAREH012589 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

    **Description**

    ****Supply Chain Inventory Management Intern****

    We connect our customers, a diverse network of resellers, distributors, online retailers and national organizations across the U.S., with top manufacturers in the market to offer over two million products in our portfolio.

    We power our partners success by integrating a vast product assortment, world-class fulfillment network and full suite of advanced sales, marketing and digital tools. Its a seamless solution that fuels unlimited possibilities for our customers in the pursuit of smarter operations, category expansion and business growth.

    Position Description:

    Learn about inventory processes and their interdependencies by documenting department SOPs

    Get hands-on experience in forecasting by learning how regular and seasonal demands impact customer service levels

    Hone your project management skills by working closely with project managers to support activities that drive deliverables

    Assist with inventory optimization by identifying excess weeks of supply and learning strategies to improve inventory turns

    Expose yourself to business analytics by reviewing dashboards and providing business insights that can improve KPIs and

    processes

    Improve your communication skills through presentation opportunities with leadership and cross-functional teams

    Gain direct experience in supply chain tools by executing tasks within Inventory Management systems

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    Strong analytical, systems-thinking and problem-solving skills

    Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

    Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines

    Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources

    **** Ability to bring projects to successful completion in a fast-paced corporate environment

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    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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