Summer 2024 Supply Chain Intern

Assist in managing supply chain activities during summer internships.

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IRC - The International Rescue Committee

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Overview

Assist in managing supply chain activities during summer internships.

You have:

  • Attention to detail and critical thinking skills are essential for this role.
  • Ability to manage time effectively is necessary.
  • Strong critical thinking skills are necessary.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications required.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Previous supply chain/inventory experience is a plus.

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

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

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time you had to manage multiple tasks? This question assesses your time management skills and ability to prioritize work. Provide an example that showcases your organizational skills and how you handled competing priorities.
How would you handle working with diverse teams or stakeholders? The interviewer wants to know your communication and teamwork abilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you identified a problem and proposed a solution. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps would you take to ensure accuracy in inventory counts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever used Microsoft Office for data entry or reporting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org