Supply Chain Student Experience

Job Information

You have the knowledge, now gain the experience!

Bobcat’s student program is an opportunity created to empower young professionals, like you. Whether you’re looking for on the job experience, testing the waters in a desired career path, or hoping for a foot in the door with us, we have an experience designed specifically for you and your aspirations. As a Co-op or Intern you will be presented the tools to further your professional development, apply your schooling to real-world projects, and gain hands-on experience while completing your undergrad degree.

Co-op: An 8-month long opportunity, Co-op positions are a full-time employment experience. Co-ops are fully immersed into the worlds of corporate and production industry as a full-time team member.

Internship: A semester long opportunity, Internships positions are a part-time employment experience. With the opportunity to extend multiple semesters, Interns tap into the foundations of our corporate and production industries.

Co-op and Intern opportunities span across 18 of Bobcat’s different functions.

Role & Responsibility

Material Planning:

• Plan, schedule, and order parts to meet build schedule requirements
• Coordinate and implement Engineering Change Notices 
• Minimize expediting time and freight costs (air and ground) for parts issues
• Manage past due purchase orders and work with Accounts Payable on supplier invoicing issues

Materials & Logistics:

• Establish and monitor metrics relative to the local and regional supply chain
• Design, prototype and implementation of material flow and logistics options within the supply chain
• Design optimized models for inbound and outbound logistics networks
• Calculate manpower needs for supply chain segments 

Sourcing: 

• Resolve tactical sourcing issues, assisting with improving material flow and supporting strategic initiatives
• Identify potential sources, gather quotes, evaluate supplier proposals and perform cost analysis
• Participate in the world class VA (Value Add) process working collaboratively with Product Engineering
• Support and participation in negotiations and contract development with outside suppliers

Job Requirement

• Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing seeking a degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or related fields
• Be able to commit to Bobcat for the entire term of the co-op (8 months) or internship (4-months)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)

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