Supply Chain Intern - Summer 2024 - Singer Vehicle Design

About Singer 
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations. 
 

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Supply Chain Intern - Summer 2024


 Under direct supervision, the Supply Chain Intern will gain working knowledge of the automotive industry by working side-by-side with our talented team and contribute to meaningful projects in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”

The internship will run from May 20, 2024 - August 12, 2024 in Carson, California (not remote).

The Supply Chain Intern will work closely with the Supply Chain Operations Team to ensure we maintain supply continuity by analyzing schedules, BOM, and build specification for each car. They will collaborate with multiple departments and be a great communicator in order to help Planning make impactful decisions and keep material stocking strategies in place.
 

• Researches, learns, and suggests process improvements relevant to the Supply Chain department, such as MRP part number and BOM upkeep, Line of Balance implementation, BOM configuration tools, standard workflows, etc.

• Studies the Singer part number schema and assists in creating a multi-tiered Line of Balance 
• Plans, executes, and initiates process improvement
• Evaluates existing processes
• Identifies indicators for future improvement opportunities
• Helps in the preparation of administrative reports
• Assists managers in preparing training materials
• Performs duties of people on leave if found suitable by the training manager
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Required Education/Experience

• Currently enrolled in an accredited BS or MS degree program, and majoring in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or related program
• Strong interest in a career in Automotive Manufacturing and Supply Chain
• Proficient working with SQL, Excel, or similar data analysis software
• Understanding of lean principles
• Experience with ERP systems

Preferred Education/Experience

• Experience within the automotive industry

 

• Emerging leadership skills
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize large amounts of data involving multiple variables into comprehensive, actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill sophisticated subjects to a wider audience
• Team oriented with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, and be resourceful
• Emerging partnership and collaboration skills with the ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a rapidly moving environment
• Ability to deliver new and creative solutions to sophisticated problems
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness

• Must be able to work in a seated, standing, and/or walking position for extended periods
• Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at computer keyboard for extended periods

• Must have ability to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone

 

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Benefits
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.