Student Intern - Supply Chain (Materials Management)
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)
Position Information
Functional TitleStudent Intern - Supply Chain (Materials Management)
Recruitment Category TypeStudent Intern
Functional CategoryStudent Intern
GradeGS.03
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
Requisition NumberSI25-027
Number of Vacancies1
Job LevelStaff
Job CodeNA
Job Description Summary
The student intern will provide supply chain, materials distribution, and warehousing functions support to the Materials Management Division. The intern will review and improve supply chain management processes and procedures to ensure efficient execution of inventory management transactions. The intern will also improve and document established WSSC Water supply chain operations and assist with updating the comprehensive warehouse operations manual.
Organization NameMaterials Management
Reports toDivision Manager
Full or Part TimeFull Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or TemporaryTemporary
Position End Date (if temporary)08/07/2025
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday (8:30am -4:30pm)
Position LocationHyattsville
Position Summary Information
General Summary
TheStudent Intern – Supply Chainwill provide supply chain, materials distribution, and warehousing functions support to the Materials Management Division. The intern willreview and recommend improvements for supply chain management processes and proceduresto ensure efficient execution of inventory management transactions. The intern will also recommend improvements for and document established WSSC Water supply chain operations and assist with updating the comprehensive warehouse operations manual.
Essential Functions
• Assess and evaluate key supply chain processes to implement lean logistic principles and continuous improvement measures
• Review, edit and develop new documents for demand planning activities and warehouse functions
• Assist with publishing a new comprehensive warehouse operations manual for customer service and employee training applications
• Analyze inventory items demand trends and patterns to optimize the forecast and inventory value
Other Functions
Assist the Quality Assurance unit to track and report hey performance indicators.
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Business casual setting within industrial warehouse
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
• Knowledge of lean logistics or Six Sigma principles and concepts
• MS Office proficiency
• Strong verbal and written skills
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
Completion of 2+ years college coursework towards a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Additional Requirements
MS Office Suite applications proficiency
Preferences
• Oracle E Business Suite knowledge
• Familiarity with lean logistics or Six Sigma
SalaryCommensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
+ * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Are you actively enrolled in an accredited college/university?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Do you have a 2.5 GPA or higher?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Have you completed 2+ years of college coursework?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * What dates will you be on spring break?
(Open Ended Question)
+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?
+ Yes
+ No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Resume
+ Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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