Supply Chain Management Intern at Austal USA in Mobile, AL

Summary: Austal USA is a leading company in the shipbuilding industry, and they are seeking a Supply Chain Management Intern to assist in various procurement and logistics processes. The role involves supporting day-to-day subcontract administration activities, conducting market research, and coordinating supplier communications. Responsibilities: - Working closely with the Supply Chain Management Team to support various aspects of the procurement and logistics process - Assisting in day-to-day subcontract administration activities - Basic Market Research; Assist in Supplier Sourcing; Assist with Basic Price/Cost Analysis - Assisting with issuing Purchase Orders - Follows up with requesters and end users regarding purchase orders - Assisting with Supplier metrics and advising suppliers of their performance - Assists in reviewing statements of work material specifications, service contracts, terms and conditions when required - Knowing when to escalate issues, or ask for help from, the next level of management in the Supply Chain function - Acts as backup liaison and point of contact with the Supplier on formal communications and submittals - Acting as backup liaison and point of contact for coordination and communication with all departments on subcontract related issues - Assigning budgets to Purchase Orders and approving invoices - Monitoring Spend Plans for a Project and adjusting timing and amounts as necessary - Assisting in the gathering of information to evaluate the financial stability, technical capability, process control, capacity and continuous improvement techniques of Suppliers when required - Maintaining close communication with Supplier account and customer service personnel, and management levels if necessary, so as to minimize risk due to supplier capacity issues, plant shutdowns, and other day to day disruptions that may affect Austal and/or open purchase orders - Tracking and managing inventory levels and ensuring accuracy in inventory records - Processing and tracking orders from suppliers, or internal departments to ensure timely delivery - Assisting in coordinating the transportation of goods, including booking shipments, arranging pick-up and delivery, and tracking shipments' progress - Following all Supply Chain policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials and particularly the ability to keep confidential information regarding all purchasing or commodity strategies confidential (and in some cases, within the supply chain function exclusively) - Providing assistance to related departments when applicable - Conduct Supplier site audits and investigations when required - Working under pressure and in some cases, tight deadlines - Other duties as assigned by Managers Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Material Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field - Currently maintaining a minimum 2.5 overall grade point average (4.0 scale) - Must be a rising Junior or Senior - Strong application of Excel skills including pivot tables, v-lookups, etc. to manipulate RFQ's, quotations, presentations, etc - The ability to utilize structured thought processes, anticipate consequences - Microsoft Office at the intermediate skill level: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Outlook; Access a plus - General understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code, U.S. Government FAR, DFARS and ITAR requirements - General understanding of enterprise quality system functionality (e.g., ISO 9000, AS9100, TS16949, etc.) - General understanding of ERP systems and MRP logic - The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities - Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older at time of application, Able to provide proof of US Person Status, No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date, No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date, Willing to submit to a drug screen, Willing to submit to a background check Preferred Qualifications: - Preferred work experience includes performing: Material and service sourcing activities (quoting, analyzing, negotiating), reporting supplier rationalization activities (adding/removing suppliers and familiarity with Approved Supplier Lists, Bid Lists, and small business requirements), and financial analysis - ERP/MRP: IFS preferred; others like BAAN, SAP, JD Edwards and Oracle are acceptable Required Skills: Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, ERP systems, IFS, BAAN, SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, Uniform Commercial Code, U.S. Government FAR, DFARS, ITAR, ISO 9000, TS16949, Material sourcing, Supplier rationalization, Financial analysis, Purchase order processing, Inventory management, Transportation coordination, Reprioritization