What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Intern position at ATC?
Summary
The Supply Chain Analyst Intern supports the Materials team in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment by assisting with the procurement, planning, and management of direct materials. This role focuses on ensuring continuity of supply to support production schedules, program launches, and customer delivery requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supplier performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Support procurement activities for direct materials used in the production of remanufactured transmissions, ensuring alignment with customer demand and production schedules
Interface with suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and minimum order quantities (MOQs)
Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, responsiveness)
Analyze material attrition, usage trends, and demand variability to proactively mitigate supply risks and production disruptions
Review and approve purchase orders and documentation to ensure compliance with parts requirements
Support issue resolution for nonconforming or defective materials in coordination with Quality and suppliers
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in alignment with procurement and accounting processes
Track and manage cost changes, including raw material fluctuations, supplier price updates, coordinate approvals as required
Maintain and support PFEP (Plan for Every Part) and item master data to ensure accurate planning parameters (lead time, safety stock, order policies)
Monitor supplier forecasts and ensure supplier understanding and commitment to meet production requirements
Identify and track “at-risk” components or suppliers and escalate risks impacting production continuity
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory reduction, cost optimization, and supply chain efficiency
Ensure compliance with company policies, IATF/ISO quality standards, and customer-specific requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
Prior internship or coursework related to supply chain, manufacturing, or automotive operations preferred
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Must be able to read and understand English.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)
The Supply Chain Analyst Intern supports the Materials team in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment by assisting with the procurement, planning, and management of direct materials. This role focuses on ensuring continuity of supply to support production schedules, program launches, and customer delivery requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supplier performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Support procurement activities for direct materials used in the production of remanufactured transmissions, ensuring alignment with customer demand and production schedules
Interface with suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and minimum order quantities (MOQs)
Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, responsiveness)
Analyze material attrition, usage trends, and demand variability to proactively mitigate supply risks and production disruptions
Review and approve purchase orders and documentation to ensure compliance with parts requirements
Support issue resolution for nonconforming or defective materials in coordination with Quality and suppliers
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in alignment with procurement and accounting processes
Track and manage cost changes, including raw material fluctuations, supplier price updates, coordinate approvals as required
Maintain and support PFEP (Plan for Every Part) and item master data to ensure accurate planning parameters (lead time, safety stock, order policies)
Monitor supplier forecasts and ensure supplier understanding and commitment to meet production requirements
Identify and track “at-risk” components or suppliers and escalate risks impacting production continuity
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory reduction, cost optimization, and supply chain efficiency
Ensure compliance with company policies, IATF/ISO quality standards, and customer-specific requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
Prior internship or coursework related to supply chain, manufacturing, or automotive operations preferred
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Must be able to read and understand English.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)