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Waupaca Foundry, Inc. Purchasing/Supply Chain (Internship-Summer 2025) in Waupaca, Wisconsin
Why Waupaca Foundry?
Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide. Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.
You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.
Cast Your Own Future. More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com
Purchasing/Supply Chain (Internship-Summer 2025)
ROLE:
This role assists with a variety of programs and activities covering multiple purchasing and supply chain activities. With direct supervision by Purchasing Department Management or Senior Purchasing professionals this position will assist with various aspects of the Supply Chain capacity analysis, inventory and lead-time tracking. Additional activities would include supplier RFQ tracking and follow up.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
Assist with supplier RFQ follow up for 5-day quote turnaround
Assist with development of tracking tools for supplier delivery, capacity and lead time
Assist with forecast demand and supplier capacity analysis
Assists with processing and distributing monthly production schedules for the supply chain
Performs various clerical and statistical assignments related to purchasing and supply chain functions
Strong organizational, analytic, and communication skills.
Strong Excel skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast paced team environment.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Pursuing a Bachelors/Associates degree in Manufacturing, Office Management, Business Analyst or equivalent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Motivation and great attitude.
A high level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
Customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible schedules and manage workload independently.
Must have basic Excel reporting knowledge.
Must have good oral and written communication skills.
Must work well with others and be outgoing.
Must be self-motivated and be able to work on their own.
Must be willing to learn SAP and AS-400 systems.
Be enrolled in post-high school education for the Fall 2025 semester.
Minimum of 1 completed year in related field (preferred).
Be considered a full time student (12 credits or more).
Be 18 years or older.
Note
If you would like to be considered for production employment if an internship is not available, you will have to apply separately when position is available on http://www.waupacafoundry.com/en/careers/opportunities
Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
