Supply Chain Analyst Intern

About the Role

The Supply Chain Analyst Intern supports the Supply Chain Department's category management and procurement teams by providing data analytics and decision support across the stages of the company's strategic sourcing and category management processes. The intern helps track and quantify ongoing supplier and vendor performance and assists in assessing the pulse of the market and vendor performance through a range of methods. The role provides hands-on experience applying data analysis tools to real-world supply chain challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the analysis of supply chain data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement
• Assist in developing and maintaining supply chain performance metrics, reports, and dashboards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, assess performance, and support process improvements
• Assist in monitoring supplier performance and identifying areas for optimization, such as lead time reduction and cost savings
• Use Power BI, Excel, and SQL to build visualizations and benchmark supplier pricing, spend, and performance for category management teams
• Assist with analysis supporting sourcing strategies
• Assist with the preparation of cost-benefit analyses for proposed supply chain initiatives and help develop recommendations
• Support the procurement process by assisting with the analysis of supplier proposals, supporting contract review, and evaluating vendor performance
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in supply chain management
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute ideas for enhancing supply chain efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide an end-of-program presentation demonstrating project outcomes, insights, and business impact
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies by attending all required HSE training sessions, safety meetings, and always utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a BS/MS program in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field
• Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer (late May through early August)
• Able to physically work onsite in Midland, TX
• Coursework or experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or data analytics
• Basic knowledge of supply chain principles and processes preferred
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL and data visualization software (e.g., Power BI) preferred
• Exposure to supply chain software and systems (e.g., ERP) is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data sets and draw meaningful conclusions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and personnel at all levels of the organization
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data analysis and reporting
• Self-motivated, well organized, and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient working in Microsoft Office 365 applications and able to quickly learn other work-related software