Supply Chain Intern

Job Description

Supply Chain Intern | Tactile Medical

The Tone:
This is an internship at Tactile Medical, located in Minneapolis, MN. At Tactile Medical, we are dedicated to developing at-home therapy devices for individuals managing lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency, and respiratory illnesses. This Supply Chain Internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a driven organization that stands as a compassionate leader in helping people with chronic illnesses live better lives through innovative at-home therapy devices. The role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient flow of materials and resources, directly impacting our ability to provide critical therapies to patients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Minneapolis, MN
• Pay: $23 hourly
• Team: Supply chain team, with a dedicated mentor.
• Mission: Contribute to meaningful projects by solving real supply chain issues and driving continuous improvement for medical device therapy.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), ERP (preferably NetSuite).

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Leadership: Manage a supply chain project or a portion of a project through completion during the 11-week internship, directly contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the department.
• Supplier Performance: Prepare and gather essential data for Business Reviews with Key Suppliers, actively assessing their strength, analyzing delivery performance, and updating purchase order schedules as needed.
• Data Analysis: Analyze and measure critical key metrics for the Supply Chain Department, providing valuable insights that inform strategic decisions and operational improvements.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively assess supplier risk for critical components and identify potential RFx (Request for X) opportunities to strengthen our supply base.
• System Optimization: Perform necessary system analysis, data management, and system testing in collaboration with various departments to refine the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program as a rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior, pursuing a degree in supply chain management or another relevant technical discipline.
• Experience: Demonstrated strong academic performance with a GPA of 3.0 or above, combined with the ability to commit to the full 11-week, 40-hour per week internship program.
• Skills: Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring employment sponsorship now or in the future is essential.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include relevant technical coursework or research experience related to supply chain, and practical experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ERP software, ideally NetSuite.