Supply Chain Intern

About Enerpac Tool Group

Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools and services company serving a broad and diverse set of customers in over 100 countries. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company trades on the NYSE under the symbol "EPAC". Enerpac is a global leader in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads.

Summary – Basic Function Of The Role

The Supply Chain Intern will work on continuous improvement projects and assist in the daily operations of the supply chain team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects, which may include:
• Additive Manufacturing in low volume high mix manufacturing
• AI-Driven Supply Chain Analytics and Optimization
• Developing/supporting a Supplier Risk Mitigation and Tariff Optimization Model
• Program Management in Supply Chain
• Total Cost Out Program Management
• Supplier Master Data Optimization
• Assist in daily operations of the supply chain team, which may include:
• Item master data review and deployment of standard practices
• Supplier master, approved supplier list, and sourcing rules standardization and clean-up
• Clean-up and/or submission of work instructions into approved specifications and format
• Support Category Managers with strategic quote packages
• Identify and document continuous improvement opportunities to drive improvements to KPIs such as cost, quality, delivery, and working capital.
• Complete data analysis, track and report on project status, facilitate implementation, and problem-solve project issues.
• Work cross-functionally to execute tasks/activities and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational Activities

• Participate in Executive Leadership Team Q&A sessions.
• Attend onsite visits of local company manufacturing sites and key suppliers.
• Participate in training and knowledge sharing sessions of Enerpac products.
• Engage in community service activities (Hunger Task Force, United Way, etc.).
• Participate in team building events.
• Attend Supply Chain functional overview (Lunch’n’Learn).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working with Microsoft programs, especially Excel.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning, Inventory, Sourcing, and Purchasing.
• Self-starter and self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from internal customers and be a strong problem solver.
• Ability to influence others through reasoning and communication (written and oral).
• Ability to execute multiple tasks to deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Seeking a Bachelor Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or Supply Chain Management.
• Coursework in purchasing, supply chain management, and/or manufacturing/operations.
• Previous experience in an office or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Progress toward professional certification (CPIM, ASCP, CPM) preferred.

Physical Demands

• May have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to walk/climb to various work locations and travel by air/auto to remote sites.
• Position may require travel up to 5% of time.
• Ability to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically.
• Ability to work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time.

Work Environment

• Primary work environment is a temperature-controlled office setting.
• May visit different manufacturing facilities, requiring adherence to safety protocols.
• Exposed to low levels of noise in the office and elevated levels of noise on the plant floor.

Key External Contacts/Clients

• Vendors
• Equipment suppliers