Komatsu · 1 day ago
Purchasing Intern
Milwaukee, WI
Internship
Onsite
InternKomatsu is a global leader in developing and supplying technologies, equipment, and services for various markets. They are seeking a Purchasing Intern who will support the Purchasing Department by maintaining supplier relationships and improving processes related to quality, delivery, and cost.
ConstructionIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Work with the performance leader to complete various projects and duties related to purchasing
Interact with internal/external customers and suppliers to respond to requests and questions
Identify, plan, and implement key projects to improve quality, reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve cycle time by reducing wasted time, rework, etc
Responsible for data entry, database creation/maintenance, and data analysis as needed by the team
Support the day-to-day transactions and documentation of supply chain operations
You will have the opportunity to directly impact the business by executing purchase orders, reviewing exception messages, and expediting as needed
Working cross functionally to ensure goods meet our quality, cost, and delivery requirements
Other duties and projects may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in BA/BS Degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering (or equivalent), or similar, from an accredited college or university
Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or master's level student in good academic standing
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team towards a goal
Excellent organization and personal time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Possess effective problem solving and critical thinking skills; ability to be creative and resourceful when needed
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred
Background or course work in Data analysis economics, or mathematics
ISM /APICS course exposure a plus but not required
Creative, high energy, and self-motivated
Excellent PC software skills with Windows Operating system. SAP ERP System
Exposure to, experience in, or understanding of MRP (Material Requirement Planning) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and the ability to maintain data to accomplish company production strategies/goals. Preferably in SAP but any ERP system is beneficial
Understanding of the concepts around or experience in Bills of Materials, Routings, Blueprint Reading, Purchasing, Inventory Control and Order Processing functions
Interest in or aptitude to learn about careers in the heavy equipment industry
Benefits
Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
401k and/or employee savings programs
Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
Employee and family assistance programs
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Employee learning and development programs
Company
Komatsu
Komatsu is a manufacturing company that specializes in the development of equipment for the construction industry.
Founded in 1921
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hayden Akers
Partner Integration Manager
Masatoshi Ueno
Managing Director, office of CTO@Silicon Valley
Recent News
2024-11-07
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