What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Intern - Onsite position at MillenniumSoft Inc?
Position : Supply Chain Intern
Location : Sumter, SC
Duration : 6 Months
Total Hours/week : 40.00
1st Shift
Client : Medical Devices Company
Job Category : Professional
Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT
Job Description
Job Summary:
Professional Skills:
Location : Sumter, SC
Duration : 6 Months
Total Hours/week : 40.00
1st Shift
Client : Medical Devices Company
Job Category : Professional
Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT
Job Description
Job Summary:
- This position represents a strong developmental opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented student to gain hands-on experience within client Supply Chain organization.
- Reporting to the Procurement / Supply Chain leadership team, the Procurement Intern will support daily purchasing operations, supplier coordination, and data analysis activities.
- The role will contribute to improving procurement visibility, operational efficiency, and data accuracy through structured reporting, follow-ups, and process improvement initiatives.
- The intern will gain exposure to procurement systems, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting key business priorities in delivery, cost, and service performance.
- Support purchase order (PO) management activities, including tracking open orders, confirmations, and delivery updates
- Follow up with suppliers on past-due orders and critical shortages to ensure continuity of supply
- Maintain and update procurement trackers (open PO report, shortage list, supplier follow-up log)
- Assist in preparing weekly and monthly procurement reports, including:
- On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance
- Lead time tracking
- Past due and risk analysis
- Perform data validation and cleansing activities for supplier and material master data (lead times, pricing, MOQs)
- Support inventory and material flow analysis by reviewing stock levels, shortages, and excess inventory trends
- Assist in cross-functional coordination with Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance teams to resolve supply and invoice issues
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including:
- Converting manual processes into digital tools (Excel, SharePoint)
- Standardizing reporting templates and trackers
- Documenting basic procurement procedures (SOPs)
- Support supplier performance tracking and reporting for internal reviews
- Provide general administrative and analytical support to the Procurement team as needed
- This position has the following minimum educational requirements:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- No prior experience required; internship or project experience in supply chain or data analysis is a plus
Professional Skills:
- Basic understanding of supply chain and procurement concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, formulas preferred)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured and organized manner
- Basic knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) is a plus
- Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
- Proactive mindset and willingness to learn