Intern - Supply Chain

Intern - Supply Chain

Our core values Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our performance among our E&P competitors. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Job Summary

This internship position covers multiple functions within the greater Supply Chain discipline. The intern will be exposed to multiple functions within Supply Chain, including : Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, Market Intel and Analytics, Procurement and Contracts Management. The intern will also gain an understanding of the underlying importance of compliance that guides our contracted commitments. The internship will be located in one of our corporate offices located in Oklahoma City, OK or Spring, TX. The location will be determined and communicated at a later date.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluates, assesses, and forecasts various factors concerning the supply market; performs statistical analysis on available data
• Works with suppliers and the legal team to ensure agreement of commercial terms and legal obligations in an effort to minimize risk
• Prepares analytical reports, briefing notes, and correspondence
• Assists with researching and evaluating competitive intelligence, market reports, trade periodicals, sales promotion materials, and any other viable sources of information
• Assists with tracking the performance of the organization's spend, supply market, cost, and tiers of suppliers
• Identifies high impact cost reduction opportunities in conjunction with senior staff
• Identifies data trends by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events
• Supports Supply Chain Business Services, SCM Operations, and SCM Strategies and Planning groups as critical internal partners
• Assists with leveraging the organization's buying power to optimize costs, access new suppliers, reduce lead times, and guarantee supply
• Assists with selecting ideal suppliers based on needs, and uses market research and analysis to support negotiations
• Provides supply market and sourcing advice and recommendations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Specific Skills

Demonstrate basic computer knowledge through effective use of a personal computer including Microsoft Office applications. Able to learn company specific applications. Able to effectively manage time and prioritize projects in order to meet established deadlines. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Able to work effectively with all levels of co-workers, clients, and other external contacts. Able to effectively abide company policies, procedures, and technology. Able to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team. Able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Basic knowledge of ERP software and systems such as database user interface and query, enterprise resource planning, financial planning, and project management. Basic knowledge of commonly used supply chain documents & tools, which may include contracts, forms, graphs, charts, lists, tables, schematics, schedules, reports and financial statements. Basic knowledge of the supply chain processes that culminate in agreements & contracts. Basic knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory requirements. Ability to think critically and analytically. Ability to interact collaboratively with stakeholders in the supply chain process. Ability to make high-level inferences using specialized knowledge.

Education

Minimum : Bachelor's degree - from accredited university - Pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university in supply chain management or related field. Minimum : Other - Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Additional Qualifications

Previous industry experience, preferred. Previous internship experience, preferred.