Supply Chain Intern

Job Description

Strategic Sourcing Fall Co-Op | Ameren

The Tone:
This is a full-time co-op at Ameren, located in St. Louis, MO, with a hybrid work model. Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, currently undergoing a transformation toward more clean, renewable energy, which also impacts other industries and infrastructure within its communities. This role offers the chance to contribute directly to Ameren’s strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain initiatives, ultimately powering the quality of life for local customers and communities Ameren serves. This isn’t just a job; Ameren invests in your development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Co-Op
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, St. Louis, MO
• Pay: $19–$29 hourly
• Team: Supply Chain group
• Mission: Assist in various Supply Chain initiatives, supporting sourcing processes, transformation, and category management to optimize procurement and inventory.
• Tech Stack: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support strategic sourcing and procurement processes, including planning, quality management, and contracting functions.
• Contribute to supply chain transformation initiatives and category management activities within the team.
• Develop financial and economic models for should-cost analysis, gather supplier and market intelligence, and assist in request for proposal development.
• Gather data for demand planning, identify process improvements, and support inventory and material management processes.
• Execute a key project deliverable to present to Executives at the conclusion of the co-op program.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student status (graduate or undergraduate) in a business or technical program from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4-point scale.
• Experience: No specific years required, though completed coursework through the junior level with a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred. Previous experience in the supply chain area is a plus.
• Skills: Basic understanding of analytical and statistical approaches to problem-solving, financial accounting experience, strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, and a high level of initiative. Proficiency in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Bonus: Course work or concentration in Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Math, or Data Analytics.