Fall 2024 Supply Chain Intern
Assist with inventory management and support supply chain processes
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. |