Intern-Strategic Sourcing​/Supply Chain-Summer

Overview

At Ariens Co, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly. We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities. Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.”

Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute. Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people. Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we re known for around the world.

Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you ll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community.

Job Description: Ariens Co is currently recruiting for a motivated and passionate Strategic Sourcing/Supply Chain Intern located in Fayetteville, TN! This support role will work directly with our supply chain team, offering exposure to manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. You will interact daily with supervisors, project leaders, engineers, technicians, skilled trades, and cross-functional project stakeholders.

• Support supply chain staff members by assisting in data gathering and analysis of supplier pricing proposals, parts categorization and sourcing strategy
• Assist with a wide range of supply chain projects including commodity research, part consolidation and standardization
• Kanban data cleansing, and process automation

• Commodity research
• Replenishment systems and inventory management
• Supply chain process improvements
• International procurement and transportation processes

• Dependent and independent demand sourcing processes and principles
• Master production scheduling
• Fabrication processes include welding, brake press metal forming, laser, cutting, machining, stamping, powder painting and more
• Sales, inventory, and operations planning (SIOP) processes
• Sourcing methodologies and tactics

• Must be enrolled as a student at an accredited university studying toward a Bachelor’s degree with a declared major in Supply Chain and/or Operations Management, Business, or similar
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel, experience preferred
• APICS certification preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Since 1933, the Ariens Co name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values –
Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success. Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. Ariens Co employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan

• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans

• Life Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Short Term Disability

• Parental Leave

• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs

• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement

• Employee Product Purchase Program

• 50% Daycare discount Brillion Early Learning Center

• 10% tuition discount at Kinder Care Learning Centers nationwide Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center

• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health Brillion Campus Only

• Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options Brillion Campus Only

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