What are the responsibilities and job description for the S&OP/Inventory Health Intern – U.S. AutoForce position at US Venture?
POSITION SUMMARY
The S&OP / Inventory Health Intern will support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) team in the areas of inventory analysis, data validation, reporting, and process documentation. This role will partner closely with the Senior S&OP Planner to help drive visibility into inventory health across the distribution network, support brand-level and DC-level deep dives, and contribute to ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.The intern will gain hands-on experience with advanced planning tools (Logility, D365), analytics platforms (Power BI, Claude), and cross-functional collaboration with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Category, and Operations teams. This role supports the S&OP process but does not own final demand, supply, or inventory decisions.
U.S. Venture’s Internship Program runs May - August. Dates may vary based on individual class schedules. This position is located at our Corporate Office in Appleton, WI.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Inventory Health & Analysis
• Support weekly and monthly inventory health reviews across the DC network (Healthy / Watch / At-Risk / Critical categorization).
• Assist in pulling, cleaning, and validating Logility planning attribute snapshots and Power BI data extracts.
• Conduct brand-level and SKU-level inventory deep dives (ABC/XYZ segmentation, service level targets vs. actuals).
• Help identify root causes of inventory imbalances and document findings for the Senior S&OP Planner's review.
Reporting & Data Support
• Support development and maintenance of S&OP KPI scorecards (OTIF, service level, fill rate, inventory turns, forecast accuracy).
• Assist in preparing recurring reporting packages for bi-weekly S&OP check-ins and Executive S&OP forums.
• Compile data for warehouse capacity-constrained sites, receiving backlogs, and past-due PO exposure.
• Support validation of new reports built by the ISA / DNA team.
Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement
• Help clean up and standardize SOPs for planning processes (delete record process, low volume process, buy-to-backorder logic, etc.).
• Support the SKU rationalization initiative through data gathering and item-level review.
• Assist with maintenance of global filters and inventory parameters in Logility.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and automation opportunities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Demand Planners, Supply Planners, Category Managers, and Replenishment Analysts on ad-hoc analysis.
• Participate in S&OP process meetings (demand review, supply review, inventory reconciliation) to build understanding of the end-to-end process.
• Support special projects tied to the Chainsight, Logility, and inventory optimization roadmap.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Data Science, Operations, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas) and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and cross-functionally.
Preferred
• Coursework or prior internship experience in supply chain, inventory management, or data analytics.
• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, or advanced planning tools (Logility, SAP, Oracle, D365).
• Interest in pursuing a career in supply chain planning, S&OP, or analytics.
DIVISION:
U.S. AutoForceU.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, E-3, F1, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require U.S. Venture’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.
U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.
U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.
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