Purchasing Intern at Orion Steel in Chicago, IL

Summary: Orion Steel Group LLC is a company that values collaboration and growth among its employees. They are offering a summer Purchasing internship to allow students to gain experience in various supply chain management activities such as purchasing, inventory management, and logistics. Responsibilities: - Assists and provides analytical support to Purchasing department - Assist in inventory management reporting - Assist in capturing specific purchasing KPI’s and reporting - Performs assigned duties both independently and as a member of a team - Assist in general duties as assigned: scanning, faxing, filing and other routine duties - Assist in developing data pipelines using SQL - Gather requirements by scheduling zoom call with respective team members - Assist in strategic sourcing using data driven insights - Leverage large, potentially messy data sets to derive insights which stakeholders across the company can leverage to capitalize on key areas of opportunity - Create reports and dashboards to inform and empower everyone on the team to make better decisions - Drive ad-hoc analyses for cross-functional teams including Procurement, Finance, Operations, Planning - Create customized approaches to deliver actionable insights and solutions to complex business problems - Assist in data gathering, data validation, data cleaning and compilation from different sources - Assist in updating existing reports - Work with the technical and functional teams to identify data anomalies and ensure data quality Required Qualifications: - Candidate should be pursuing a Supply Chain Management or Computer Science related degree and have completed at least one year of study - Excellent Analytical skill set with spreadsheet modeling experience - Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau/Power BI - Proficient in SQL, required - Data Visualization tools such as Tableau/Power BI, required - Excellent computer skills and Experience with Microsoft Office programs - Strong Computer skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential - Performs assigned duties both independently and as a member of a team Preferred Qualifications: - R/Python is a plus - Material Procurement Knowledge, an asset is a bonus Required Skills: SQL, Data Visualization Important Skills: Analytical Skills, Supply Chain Management Nice-to-Have Skills: R/Python, Microsoft Office, Change Management, Material Procurement Benefits: Competitive wages and bonus opportunities, Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost, Short and long term disability programs, Competitive retirement plans, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options, Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays, Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company, Tuition reimbursement, Wellness program