2026 Intern, Global Supply Development Residential Hard Surfaces

Shaw Industries • Dalton, GA

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About The Position

Shaw’s Outsourced Global Sourcing organization is relied upon to provide finished-product sourcing solutions that create a sustainable competitive advantage. This is achieved through a collaborative decision-making process that maximizes profitability, drives speed to market and provides on-time/in-full delivery of quality products to our customer. The Intern will be responsible for the following core responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Supply Development for the Hardwood, Tile & Stone and Laminate product categories. Alignment to Brand (Shaw Floors, COREtec, Anderson Tuftex, Philly/Mainstreet) and Product strategies is imperative.
• Schedule meetings with existing and potential suppliers and necessary internal partners to learn about capabilities, new product offerings, innovations, etc.
• Organized maintenance of the overall supply landscape, potential supplier profiles and confidential quote databases for each category.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams listed below, and including our Supply Relationship Management and Procurement Operations teams, to define and implement data-driven sourcing strategies that optimize supplier business awards for new product introductions and product transitions. Schedule meetings internally as needed.
• Consult with Supply Development Director to translate business/customer product requests into supply recommendations that provide sustainable and profitable outcomes for the business.
• Drive connectivity and alignment with our Global Sourcing and cross-functional teams in Asia. Communication and alignment outside of normal US business hours is common, with time usually limited to 30 – 60 min each week.
• Participate in ongoing Supplier Business Reviews that provide valuable feedback to our suppliers’ overall performance.
• Contribute to quarterly internal supplier status reviews that support the Supply Relationship Management strategic alignment across the business.
• Build Trusting Relationships with multiple internal functions to ensure successful product launches: o Product Development to understand project timelines and product specifications o Product Management to select and qualify suppliers and products o International Logistics to understand and compare product cost structure o Technical & Quality on supplier capability and product specifications and performance o Legal, Sustainability & Compliance to ensure our products are safe, legal and ethically manufactured o Planning to ensure products are ordered and available to meet business needs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed