Purchasing Intern (Hybrid Work Schedule) at Parts Town in Addison, IL

Summary: Parts Town is the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment and appliance parts, seeking a Purchasing Intern to work with their Purchasing and Supply Chain teams. This role involves evaluating and improving ordering processes and inventory strategies while providing exposure to operational decisions that impact the company's performance. Responsibilities: - Analyze purchasing and ordering patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities - Evaluate inbound transportation spend and service-level performance - Review and assess stocking strategies for cut-to-length parts - Track performance metrics related to cost, service, and customer experience - Collaborate with Purchasing, Transportation, and Finance teams - Prepare analysis summaries and final recommendations for process improvements Required Qualifications: - You're pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related field - You enjoy analyzing data to uncover insights and improvement opportunities - You're comfortable communicating findings and recommendations to others - You have strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills - You're detail-oriented and curious about how supply chain decisions impact customers Required Skills: Data analysis, Supply chain optimization, Inventory management, Transportation spend evaluation, Performance metrics tracking Benefits: Quarterly profit-sharing bonus, Hybrid Work schedule, Team member appreciation events and recognition programs, Volunteer opportunities, Monthly IT stipend, Casual dress code, On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses, Health insurance, Dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, Employee assistance programs, Paid time off, Paid sick time off, Paid holidays, Paid parental leave, Professional development opportunities