Supply Chain Intern – Inventory Management & Systems

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Accord Carton Co

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Alsip, Illinois

In Person

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Responsibilities

The intern will support inventory coordination by syncing raw material data and conducting pre-production inventory checks. They will also assist in developing new processes to improve storage organization and streamline production workflows.

Qualifications

This internship focuses on improving inventory coordination and operational efficiency within a manufacturing setting. Key responsibilities include updating material data, conducting inventory checks, and supporting inventory management across facilities. Success requires intermediate to advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel (data entry, formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), attention to detail, and a self-starter attitude.

Job Description

Description

In this internship, you will take on a meaningful role supporting inventory coordination and operational efficiency across a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will help improve how materials are tracked, organized, and aligned with production needs, contributing to decision-making and overall performance.

This is a hands-on opportunity to work with real systems, processes, and cross-functional teams, giving you practical experience in inventory management and operations, not just spreadsheets.

About You

At Accord Carton, our passion is helping clients bring their products to life through unique, high-quality packaging. Since 1940, we have continued to improve our process and find new and innovative ways to serve our clients. Now, imagine being part of that legacy!  Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact the bottom line? 

See your work come to life on store shelves and know you played a part in a product’s success story. 

If you value teamwork and appreciate opportunities for professional growth, we want you in our family!

What You Will Do

  • Update and sync raw material data (costs and descriptions) across our new systems
  • Conduct pre-production inventory checks to confirm all necessary materials are on hand before jobs reach the floor
  • Support inventory management across multiple facilities, including outside warehouses and a Hi-Bay storage system
  • Help develop new processes to improve raw material storage and streamline our production workflow

What Success Looks Like

By the end of your internship, we hope to have:

  • All raw materials fully synced in our new systems, enabling accurate margin tracking across our customer base
  • Stronger inventory processes across all buildings and storage locations
  • A more organized, production-ready storage setup that reduces delays and improves efficiency

Requirements

  • Intermediate to Advanced computer skills
  • Excel - data entry, formulas, pivot tables and VLOOKUPs preferred
  • Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and TEAMS 
  • Comfort working in a warehouse or production floor environment
  • Attention to detail and a methodical approach to organizing and verifying information
  • A self-starter attitude - there's real work to be done and real impact to be made

Education

  • Current college student - rising 3rd year preferred
  • Majoring in Operations, Supply Chain or a related field 

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Accord Carton Co

Welcome to Accord Carton Folding cartons aren’t just containers. Your product’s presentation on the shelf gives consumers a glimpse of who you are and the story you want to tell. And to create great packaging you need more than a supplier; you need a partner. Accord Carton has the tools to help you bring your vision to life. Since 1940 our goal has been to produce the best packaging possible. Using state-of-the-art technology combined with a passion for our work, we partner with customers in a range of industries, creating packaging that truly showcases their products. What really sets us apart is something no one else has: our people, our process and our passion. As you browse through our site, you can learn more about each of these unique aspects of Accord Carton, and how they will shape our relationship. Accord Carton offers customers a true partnership for every aspect of the manufacturing process, from design to production to delivering quality finished cartons. Whatever your folding carton needs are, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
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