Procurement Intern

KION Group

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Responsibilities

The intern will map procurement processes to identify inefficiencies and design a centralized dashboard to integrate part-level data. Additionally, they will participate in an innovation challenge and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify obsolete parts and alternative solutions.

Qualifications

Dematic is seeking an innovative and extraordinary teammate for a Procurement Intern position. This role requires a full-time student actively pursuing a degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or Supply Chain Operations, and must be currently a sophomore, junior, or senior. The intern will engage in process mapping, data analysis, and project collaboration to support procurement initiatives and develop a centralized procurement dashboard.

Job Description

Join the Future Talent Program Internship at Dematic and ignite your career with innovation and learning! Are you eager to kick-start your career in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Dematic is excited to welcome the next wave of innovators to our Future Talent Program. This internship is crafted for those who are passionate about inspiring change and ready to leave their mark on the world. #LifeAtDematic. As a Dematic intern, you will participate in a team-based Innovation Challenge where you will dive into an inspiring, collaborative experience with your intern cohort. You'll solve real-world problems, brainstorm groundbreaking solutions, and bring your ideas to life with the support of our expert coaches! You will engage in weekly professional developments sessions led by Dematic leaders, designed to hone your professional skills. From effective communication to critical thinking, these sessions are your steppingstones to becoming a leader of tomorrow. Enjoy the flexibility of self-paced learning, with access to a wealth of knowledge that will bolster your expertise and confidence, tailored to complement your hands-on experience.
Dematic provides internships as a launchpad for your career. We have a global presence and are dedicated to sustainability and innovation. Join us to make a positive impact on our business, customers, and planet!

We offer:

  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer

Dematic Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $18.00 - $23.00 per hour at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For:

  • Innovative Thinkers: Individuals who dare to think boldly and are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

  • Extraordinary Teammates: Individuals ready to learn from and contribute to a diverse team.

  • Self-Starters: Candidates who are committed to personal growth and continuous learning.

  • Future Leaders: Individuals who seek to build a career that goes beyond a regular job and is driven by their passion.

Tasks & Qualifications:

  • You must be a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.

  • Actively pursuing a Engineering, Finance, Business, Supply chain operations degree.

  • Currently a sophomore, junior, or senior.

  • Procurement process mapping to identify process inefficiencies, identify bottlenecks, and prepare groundwork for new Business Transformation initiative and AI support.

  •  Engage in project to identify future obsolete parts from vendors and work with suppliers, R&D and LSS operations to ensure alternative options for our Spares customers.

  • Design and build a centralized procurement dashboard that provides a comprehensive view of part-level information.

  • Integrate multiple data sources to create a single point of visibility for procurement teams.

  • Create a presentation summarizing findings, recommendations, and business impact.

  • Participate in various Future Talent Programming events, such as weekly professional development sessions, a team-based innovation challenge and endless development opportunities

KION Group

Are looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of supply chain solutions is our home. KION is shaping world trade – globally, regionally, locally. We ensure that supply chains reach their full potential: fast, efficient, smart, sustainable and reliable. Our 42,000 employees make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: The Supply Chain Solutions Company. Our people’s passion is innovating, automating, and orchestrating solutions for our customers’ supply chains. Would you like to be part of our international team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry. With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a global group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. Regardless of which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape how we act and how we work with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both at home and abroad. KION is the architect of global, regional and local supply chains. Our brands are well established: Dematic is the global leader in intelligent supply chain and automation solutions. The Linde Material Handling and STILL brands serve the premium and higher value segments of the industrial truck market. Baoli focuses on industrial trucks in the lower value and economy segments. As a provider of comprehensive supply chain solutions with a worldwide service network, KION has a global presence and a regional focus on the needs of its customers. KION brands keep the world moving. You can access our Legal Notice via the link https://www.kiongroup.com/en/Service/Legal-Notice/ and our Privacy Statement here: https://www.kiongroup.com/en/Service/Privacy-Statement/
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