Supply Chain & Operations Planning Co-op at Hunter Engineering Company in Bridgeton, MO

Job description

• Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Supply Chain & Operations Planning Co-Op in Bridgeton, MO!
• As a Supply Chain Co-Op, you will work directly with other members of the Supply Chain department, as well as Engineering, Manufacturing, and a diverse supply base. The interaction with these various groups will allow the individual to build communication skills and improve critical thinking in a professional atmosphere.
• This position is for a Spring 2027 Co-Op, with a start date of January 2027 and an end date of August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Process the purchases of select Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO) orders with assistance and oversight of the Indirect Procurement team.
• Work with various software and E-commerce systems.
• Work on projects and producing reports to assist buyers.
• Analyze, prepare, and negotiate quote packages.
• Assist with the liquidation of obsolete raw material and parts inventory.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with vendors, buyers, internal stakeholders & management.
• Troubleshoot vendor or order issues to help maintain the orderly function of the department.
• Apply Total Cost of Ownership metrics in evaluating purchasing decisions.
• Keep good records.
• Pass on your knowledge and assist with the training of your successor.

Requirements

• - Business, preferably with an emphasis in Supply Chain Management or Operations
• - Engineering Management or Applied Engineering Sciences
• Be an enthusiastic and self-motivated sophomore, junior, or senior.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA.
• Basic computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent judgment and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the purchasing processes, including a basic understanding of inventory control, EOQ, A/B/C prioritization, etc. is preferred.

Skills

Required

• Basic computer skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent judgment
• Communication skills

Preferred

• Knowledge of purchasing processes
• Understanding of inventory control
• Understanding of EOQ
• Understanding of A/B/C prioritization

Benefits

• Real-world experience
• Off-campus team bonding/appreciation event
• Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’
• Make Lives Better Together
• Take Pride in the Extraordinary
• Define the Standard