Supply Chain Planning Intern

Job description

Vacancy details

General information

Organisation

The fourth largest seed company in the world, Limagrain is an international cooperative group created and directed by French farmers. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain markets field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products.
HM.CLAUSE, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of vegetable seeds. HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM.CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide.  

Reference number

2018-3057  

Location

Modesto

Company

HM CLAUSE

Job details

Function

Production & Operations - Supply chain

Job title

Supply Chain Planning Intern

Business Unit

HM.CLAUSE

Employment Type

Seasonal worker

Contract duration

1700 hours

Main Goal

JOB FUNCTION
The purpose of this position is to observe, learn, gather data and information, conduct analysis and fact-finding in order to bring forward ideas for improvement. This position will also provide support to the Supply Chain Planning and Operations teams to increase the capacity of the service and execution team.

Job description

MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES / DUTIES
The Supply Chain Intern may assist in a number of project and/or operations support roles in the Supply Chain department. Assignments may include work such as:
• Demand Planning
o Collection and analysis of information related to sales, promotional activity, and forward distribution inventory levels. Evaluate forecast accuracy and identify areas of opportunity to improve individual item and/or product family forecasts.
• Supply Planning
o Evaluate forward-looking supply positions to identify potential shortages and recovery timing.
o Conduct sales volume and lead time analysis and make recommendations for process or tool improvement.
o Assist and execute daily activities in support of Supply Chain Planners.
• Warehouse Operations
o Conduct analysis on slow moving and obsolete inventory levels across the supply network. Quantify opportunities for improvement in warehouse space utilization.
o Research current state for Recontrol sampling/testing and determine necessary adjustments to ensure quality is up-to-date for shipping.
Specific project and operational roles will be identified 30-60 days prior to the start of the internship, based on business need and intern interests.

Profile

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have or be pursuing a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree or at an institution with an accredited program in Business Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Transportation. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative to identify areas of opportunity and take action. A high level of competence in computer applications and the ability to use technology as a decision-support tool is required. As part of a team, this person must have the ability to coordinate across multiple activities and individuals to ensure collaboration in problem-solving, decision making, and action planning. In this role, the candidate must have the ability to identify and evaluate tactical methods to achieve objectives, identify deviations from the plan, and facilitate resolution. As confidential information may be required in this role, he/she must use discretion within and external to the organization.

Job location

Job location

America/Carribean, USA

Location

555 Codoni Avenue, Modesto, CA 95357, États-Unis

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of experience required

2 years or more