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Pacific Seafood · 1 day ago

Central Procurement Intern

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 13-week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. This internship focuses on working with the Salesforce software platform to set up all CP details and train the team on its use, while also assisting category managers with various procurement processes.

AquacultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood ProcessingLogisticsRecipesSeafoodSupply Chain ManagementTransportation

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist category managers with developing and implementing strategic sourcing and procurement processes

Achieve optimal service cost while ensuring high-quality standards and meeting delivery targets

Collaborate with category managers to develop price forecasts for key market drivers

Ensure product availability and performance

Process all distribution and external customer orders

Coordinate with cold storage facilities to release inbound orders

Manage and track all overseas containers using the inbound logistics worksheet

Handle banking and wire details for all purchases

Work with the FDA on product holds to keep processes moving efficiently

Collaborate with Accounts Receivable on customer reconciliation

Maintain an updated weekly freight log for all outbound orders, tracking costs against accruals

Develop in-depth knowledge of key material market suppliers and cost structures

Assist category managers in negotiating with vendors for procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services

Help identify and develop new supply sources where vendors are inadequate

Support category managers in managing vendor contracts, including financial terms, renewal dates, and other key contractual details

Prepare reports detailing the status of open purchases

Communicate daily market conditions, incoming products, current inventory, and potential or current outages

Schedule and coordinate product pick-ups

Perform other duties as assigned

Coordinate activities across all managed categories

Qualification

SalesforceLogisticsSupply ChainData AnalyticsMicrosoft Office SuiteHighly organizedAttention to detail

Required

Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2026, in: Logistics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Or a closely related field

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Highly organized and excellent with details and accuracy

Benefits

Paid Sick Time

Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members

Product purchase program

Company

Pacific Seafood

Pacific Sea Food Company, Inc. produces fresh and frozen seafood products.

Founded in 1941

Clackamas, Oregon, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.pacificseafood.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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