Fall 2024 Supply Chain Intern

Assist with inventory management and support supply chain processes

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Overview

Assist with inventory management and support supply chain processes

You have:

  • Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Commitment of 12-15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Check-out IRC staff and clients completing “shopping” visits to Contributions-In-Kind (CIK) stock room. - Physical inventory counts - Label and organize donated household items - Assist with unloading and loading inbound and outbound donated household items for IRC donors and clients - Data entry of inventory counts into Excel and other platforms - Use of personal, insured vehicle or IRC vehicle to transport donated items externally as needed - Conduct weekly vehicle inspections according to checklist - Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols - Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard - Other duties as assigned

Qualifications - Attention to detail, critical thinking skills, time management skills, and ability to work independently and part of a team - Able to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders - Experience working with Microsoft Office applications - Previous supply chain/inventory experience is a plus - Fluent in English, both spoken and written

REQUIREMENTS:

- Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal. - Must pass a background check. - Commitment of 12-15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months. - Must be at least 18 years old.

This will be an in-person role. This role will report to the Supply Chain Coordinator.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks effectively? The interviewer wants to gauge your ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage time efficiently. Provide an example that demonstrates your time management and organizational skills.
How do you ensure accuracy in your work, especially when dealing with inventory? This question assesses your attention to detail and understanding of inventory management. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team. What was your role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to communicate professionally with stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you think attention to detail is important in a supply chain role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org