Supply Chain Planning and Logistics Intern

Your Story.

You are a leader who has emotional intelligence, analytical skills and are a critical thinker. You seek the opportunity to learn more about Supply Chain. You are excited to explore the challenging world of Supply Chain and hope to find a company you can build a career with after graduation.

Your Passion.Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefitsthat set us apart

• Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives
• Build valuable skills and experiences to become prepared for entry level opportunities
• Mentorship and career development to learn and grow strengths and interests
• Participate in volunteer and community service initiatives
• Flexible, hybrid work schedule with optional remote Mondays and Fridays, onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; plus, half day Fridays
• 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops
• Nationally competitive compensation
• Paid relocation and housing
• 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation
• Exclusive discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events

What You Do.

• Identify key data sources and utilize them to identify trends and meaningful insights
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of material requirements planning (MRP) and applies it to order and schedule materials
• Gain familiarity with commonly used logistics software, such as warehouse (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS)
• Perform analyses of financial data to support decision-making processes
• Develop an understanding of customer order placement and the execution of deliveries
• Utilize negotiation skills to secure favorable material pricing
• Develop solutions for complex problems
• Conduct external benchmarking against performance standards and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to create recommendations and seek feedback to improve overall recommendations
• Sourcing / Understand the process to run Requests for Pricing (RFPs) and negotiating prices with suppliers
• Supplier Management / Understand the process to choose, onboard and manage suppliers

Your Education and Qualifications.

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or another related field, having completed junior year prior to the start of internship
• Passion for learning and growing in the supply chain field
• Possess critical thinking skills and an inquisitive mindset
• Ability to structure presentations in a straightforward and efficient manner
• Effective business writing skills, including the ability to provide concise synopses and recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations

Our Story.

With over 2,400 employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.