Supply Chain Internship in Procurement and Logistics
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Job Description
About Owens-Illinois (O-I)
O-I is a global leader in glass bottle and jar production, boasting over 120 years of experience and a commitment to innovation. Their dedicated team of glassmakers holds over 1,800 patents, reflecting their dedication to creating high-quality, sustainable packaging for various industries, including:
• Food and Beverage: Beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages
• Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals
O-I prides itself on providing brand-building glass packaging that is both environmentally conscious and relevant to modern consumer needs. They are committed to making glass more accessible and shaping a healthier, more sustainable world.
Supply Chain Internship in Procurement and Logistics
This internship offers the opportunity to dive into key aspects of O-I’s supply chain operations. You will learn and assist in areas such as:
Procurement and Logistics:
• Buying and Expediting: Understanding the process of procuring materials and ensuring timely delivery.
• Invoice Resolution: Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Market Intelligence for Sourcing Events: Researching and analyzing market trends for sourcing decisions.
• Spend Analysis: Analyzing procurement data to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Master Data Analysis: Working with and analyzing data related to materials, suppliers, and other supply chain elements.
• Material Inventory Tracking: Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring efficient management.
• Procurement and Business Process Reviews: Evaluating and improving procurement processes.
• Freight Tendering: Managing the process of procuring transportation services.
• Transportation Spend Data Analysis: Analyzing transportation costs to identify potential savings.
Key Responsibilities:
• Learning: You will gain a deep understanding of fundamental business processes within the supply chain, including plant procurement, freight tendering, data analysis, inventory tracking, and production order management.
• Project Leadership: You will be tasked with leading smaller projects, providing updates, escalating issues, and making improvement recommendations to management.
• KPI Tracking: You will help create and maintain key supply chain KPIs such as inventory levels, service performance, and forecast accuracy.
• Schedule Management: You may be involved in maintaining and creating manufacturing production schedules for O-I facilities.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: You will perform various ad hoc supply chain analyses to support the team’s efforts.
Ideal Candidate:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management (logistics, purchasing/sourcing, operations, or transportation).
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and conceptual skills are essential.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
• Targeted graduation range: December 2025 to August 2026.
