About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
Voith U.S. Inc. (VTI) is hiring for:
Supply Chain Intern
York, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Intern, Supply Chain
Prepared: 2023-12-05
Department: Supply Chain Management
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Supply Chain
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytically minded intern to join our Supply Chain team. Reporting directly to the Director of Supply Chain, you will gain hands-on experience across procurement, Logistics, supplier management, and process improvement. This role offers meaningful exposure to real business data and decision-making — your analysis will directly inform how we manage suppliers, resolve shortages, and drive cost savings.
Responsibilities
Reporting & Analytics
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Maintain and update Supply Chain KPI dashboards to provide leadership with accurate, timely visibility into performance.
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Analyze procurement, supplier, inventory, and shortage data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Procurement & Supplier Analytics
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Prepare supplier performance scorecards covering quality, delivery, and responsiveness metrics.
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Support spend analysis and cost-saving initiatives through data gathering, cleansing, and modeling.
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Track supplier delivery performance and maintain visibility of open issues through resolution.
Planning & Shortage Visibility
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Compile shortage reports by Manufacturing Order to support production planning and escalation.
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Monitor reschedules, cancellations, and backlog trends and flag emerging risks.
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Assist with demand vs. supply analysis to support capacity and inventory decisions.
Process Improvement & Documentation
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Update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation for key supply chain workflows.
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Support audit and compliance activities, including data collection and documentation review.
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Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements in reporting and daily processes.
Strategic Research
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Conduct market, supplier, and industry research to inform sourcing and category strategies.
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Benchmark best practices and support the development of business cases for supply chain initiatives.
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Conduct spend analytics and market intelligence, including supply/demand dynamics, pricing trends, and risk assessments.
Supplier Management
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Support day-to-day supplier management, including regular manufacturing follow-ups and status updates.
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Assist with supplier monitoring: review supplier on-time delivery daily, and process and submit monthly purchasing team and supplier performance reports.
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Assist with the handling of Non-Conforming Material (NCM), including notifying suppliers and processing rejected material for return.
Logistics & Import Analytics
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Analyze logistics routes, 3PL performance, and quote trends to recommend cost-saving initiatives.
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Continuously review current freight lanes and assess consolidation opportunities.
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Support the freight audit, payment, and reporting process.
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Assist with claims processes, reporting, and related training.
Qualifications / Skills
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Students are currently enrolled in classes leading to a degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering or other business disciplines.
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Skills required for success in this role
- Analytical,
- Negotiation,
- Self-motivated,
- Problem solving
- Team Work
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Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team
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Willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve, with a positive attitude and solid
Communication skills.
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Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
What You'll Gain
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Direct mentorship from the Director of Supply Chain and cross-functional exposure to procurement, planning, and operations.
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Hands-on experience with real supplier, inventory, and production data.
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A portfolio of tangible deliverables — dashboards, scorecards, SOPs, and business cases — to showcase in future roles.
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Insight into how supply chain strategy connects to company financial performance.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the key actions of job.
Talking Frequently
Hearing Frequently
Sitting Frequently
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Bending Frequently
Climbing Yes
Reaching Occasionally
Prolonged Overhead Work N/A
Pushing/Pulling N/A
Kneeling/Squatting Frequently
Lifting Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Carrying Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Balancing N/A
Rotation/Twisting Occasionally
Keyboard Use Frequently
Using vibration tools/equipment N/A
Noise level occasionally up to 100 dBA
Travel None
* This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.
Don’t meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply – your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!
Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.