Supply Chain Operations Intern

Turck Inc•Plymouth, MN

About The Position

Turck has a reputation for high quality sensors, distributed I/O, and connectivity solutions. Responding to the expanding needs of our customers, Turck’s offering has grown to include identification, safety barriers, isolators, machine safety, industrial controls, and system solutions. We dedicate ourselves to finding the optimal engineered solution for every application, no matter the challenge. With manufacturing sites in Germany, Switzerland, the USA, Mexico, and China -- all using the most up to date processes -- Turck makes sure that you get what you need, when you need it, wherever you may be. At Turck, we are a growing, global team. In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with enriching career growth opportunities. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. The Supply Chain Operations Intern will support Procurement, Production Planning, and Materials Management through a cross‑functional project aimed at improving material flow, production schedule stability, and inventory accuracy. The intern will analyze supply chain data, support supplier and production performance evaluations, and assist in building a consolidated KPI dashboard that enhances visibility to key metrics. This role provides hands‑on experience across multiple supply chain functions and contributes directly to operational efficiency improvements.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel BI or similar data‑analysis tools.
Detail‑oriented with the ability to interpret and organize data effectively.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of supply chain principles (inventory management, planning, procurement).
Experience with data visualization tools or ERP systems.
Interest in production systems, material flow, or supply chain analytics.

Responsibilities

Analyze demand, inventory, and supplier data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Support the development of a consolidated KPI dashboard for supply chain performance monitoring.
Assist with evaluating inventory levels, safety stock settings, and replenishment parameters.
Support supplier performance tracking and procurement data analysis.
Help identify and document supplier delivery, quality, or communication challenges.
Contribute to recommendations for supplier improvement or risk mitigation.
Assist in reviewing production schedules for stability, feasibility, and capacity alignment.
Support capacity assessments to identify resource bottlenecks or leveling opportunities.
Help evaluate schedule changes and identify underlying constraints.
Support root‑cause analysis for material shortages and propose corrective actions.
Assist in mapping current‑state material flow and identifying inefficiencies.
Contribute to an updated, optimized material flow map for production and logistics teams.
Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Logistics, Planning, and Quality teams to gather insights and validate findings.
Participate in team meetings and process‑improvement discussions.
Present progress updates and findings throughout the internship.