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Navico Group––Supply Chain Intern
Location: Menomonee Falls, WI, Lowell, MI
Workplace Category: (Hybrid, onsite, remote) onsite
Travel Required: None
Direct Reports: None
Pay Range: $18.00 - $27.00
Relocation: Yes
Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Position Overview
The Supply Chain Intern will support the Supply Chain and Purchasing teams through ERP integration activities, data cleansing and validation initiatives, purchasing process support, and continuous improvement projects. This role provides hands-on experience with supply chain operations, procurement processes, ERP systems, material planning, supplier management, and data governance.
The intern will work closely with Purchasing, Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to improve data accuracy, support system implementation activities, and help drive operational efficiency.
At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.
Essential Functions
- Assist with ERP implementation and integration activities, including data validation and system testing.
- Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and document findings.
- Verify item master data, supplier records, and purchasing data for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with migration of supply chain and purchasing data between systems.
- Help identify and resolve ERP data discrepancies.
- Maintain documentation related to ERP processes, workflows, and system changes.
- Data Cleansing & Data Governance
- Review and cleanse item master records.
- Validate supplier and vendor information.
- Audit ERP data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Assist with standardization of naming conventions, units of measure, lead times, and purchasing attributes.
- Analyze data integrity issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Create reports and dashboards to monitor data quality metrics.
- Purchasing & Procurement Support
- Assist buyers with purchase order processing and maintenance.
- Monitor purchase order acknowledgments and supplier confirmations.
- Support supplier communication regarding delivery schedules and order status.
Internship Projects to include
- Participate in supply chain process improvement initiatives.
- Document current-state and future-state processes.
- Assist with workflow optimization and standard work development.
- Support cross-functional projects related to procurement, planning, and supply chain operations.
Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States immediately, without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, D365, QAD, Infor, etc.)
- Experience with: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, Power BI
- Understanding of purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain concepts
Working Conditions
- Learning Opportunities: Our Student Program is designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks.
- Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Student co-ops or interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization's goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.
- Hours: Co-ops and Interns are expected to work a full 40-hour work week
- Feedback and Performance Reviews: As a co-op or intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement.
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $27.00 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will vary depending on multiple factors including year in school/credits earned, degree, job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.
At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate's qualifications and the business context.
Why Brunswick
Whatever tomorrow brings, we'll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we're proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!
About Navico Group
Navico Group is a division of Brunswick, which designs and manufactures a broad product portfolio of electrical components and power management systems for the marine, recreational vehicle, emergency vehicle, specialty vehicle, and industrial markets.
Our driving ambition is not just to improve user experiences, but to transform them. That's why we are constantly innovating across our portfolio to deliver seamlessly integrated solutions that enable greater possibilities on the water, at the campsite, and beyond!
Navico Group is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Specialty Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry's leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components including Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, MotorGuide, Mastervolt, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad and Whale.
Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond.
Next is Now!
We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.
Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support.
