Supply Chain (IVC) Intern
REI (Recreational Equipment Inc)
Seattle, VT, 05401
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Posted Date
10-11-2023
Job ID
29000
Job Function
Supply Chain / Logistics
REI City
Seattle
REI State
Washington
REI Location
Seattle HQ
Remote Eligible
No
Please visit the Covid-19 Hiring Updates before applying
What's cool about this job
REI is committed to becoming a fully inclusive, antiracist, multicultural organization. To fulfill our brand promise of enabling a life well-lived outside for everyone, we are seeking candidates who demonstrate shared values or diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.
REI is looking for a Supply Chain Intern to contribute to REI’s success by working as part of a cross-functional team and actively participate in day-to-day functions of the Supply Chain IVC (Integrated Value Chain) department. Throughout the course of your internship experience, you will own and drive a challenging and relevant project to solve real-time business challenges. Under the supervision of your manager and mentor, and as a key member of the Supply Chain IVC department, you will gain insights into the key functions of your team as it relates to REI’s broader strategy and vision.
Examples of our Supply Chain Intern projects may include:
Event management re-fresh
Examine current system and product flow for REI events and identify opportunities to improve cost, service and capacity for growth
Flow of inventory through REI network
Analyze how different areas of inventory purchasing and flow impact REI’s supply chain, and provide recommendations for improvement
Customer delivery benchmarking study
Research current delivery models for on-line retailers in Same day, Next day and 2-day service levels, and REI opportunity relative to industry
Vendor Portal and Inbound product visibility
Process map information exchange with REI vendors, capabilities and technology assessment, leading to improvement of inventory flow
Work for these projects could take place in Seattle, WA area (Headquarters and/or Sumner Distribution Center) or Goodyear, AZ (Distribution Center).
Duration:
10-12 weeks (mid-June – early September)
REI Introduction and Exposure to:
Challenging and relevant project assignments
REI retail stores and market competition
Leadership team members
Cross-divisional intern activities
Mentorship
Bring your passion and expertise
Job functions include:
Process flow mapping
Analysis of opportunity from cost, service and capacity perspectives
Recommendation for changes, if applicable
Quantify impact of opportunities
Summarizing findings and recommendations into presentation/report-out
Qualifications and expectations:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree (or recently graduated within 6 months of internship start date) in SCM, MSCM or Operations Management.
Coursework completed in some or all of the following areas: Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Business Statistics, Accounting & Finance, Microsoft Excel & Access
Candidates should have a strong aptitude in analytics and problem solving. Proficiency in Excel or other data processing tool preferred.
REI hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We remain deeply committed to making the Co-op a place where everyone can feel safe and be themselves. Join us.
Why you’ll love it here:
Real. Alive. Connected. These are a few words that describe life at REI. Whether it’s in our careers or in the great outdoors, we aspire to adventure in all ways! At REI we value our customers; we work hard to earn our reputation for quality and integrity every day. Our commitment remains the same as when we started out in 1938: to inspire, educate and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure. Join a passionate community of people who believe in one simple truth: an outdoor life is a life well-lived. Get ready to harness your creativity, customer focus and enthusiasm for living life outdoors.
Oh yeah, did we mention perks? At REI, we understand that benefits matter – we offer a competitive benefit package for all employees which includes:
A workplace built on respect, integrity, and balance
Generous gear and merchandise discount
Professional growth and development opportunities
REI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At REI we offer an enviable work environment that Fortune Magazine has recognized on the "100 Best Places to Work" list since the award's inception – 23 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place.
With more than 160 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 15,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more.
REI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posting Range
$8.50 - $100.00 per hour
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Posted Date
10-11-2023
Job ID
29000
Job Function
Supply Chain / Logistics
REI City
Seattle
REI State
Washington
REI Location
Seattle HQ
Remote Eligible
No
Please visit the Covid-19 Hiring Updates before applying
What's cool about this job
REI is committed to becoming a fully inclusive, antiracist, multicultural organization. To fulfill our brand promise of enabling a life well-lived outside for everyone, we are seeking candidates who demonstrate shared values or diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.
REI is looking for a Supply Chain Intern to contribute to REI’s success by working as part of a cross-functional team and actively participate in day-to-day functions of the Supply Chain IVC (Integrated Value Chain) department. Throughout the course of your internship experience, you will own and drive a challenging and relevant project to solve real-time business challenges. Under the supervision of your manager and mentor, and as a key member of the Supply Chain IVC department, you will gain insights into the key functions of your team as it relates to REI’s broader strategy and vision.
Examples of our Supply Chain Intern projects may include:
Event management re-fresh
Examine current system and product flow for REI events and identify opportunities to improve cost, service and capacity for growth
Flow of inventory through REI network
Analyze how different areas of inventory purchasing and flow impact REI’s supply chain, and provide recommendations for improvement
Customer delivery benchmarking study
Research current delivery models for on-line retailers in Same day, Next day and 2-day service levels, and REI opportunity relative to industry
Vendor Portal and Inbound product visibility
Process map information exchange with REI vendors, capabilities and technology assessment, leading to improvement of inventory flow
Work for these projects could take place in Seattle, WA area (Headquarters and/or Sumner Distribution Center) or Goodyear, AZ (Distribution Center).
Duration:
10-12 weeks (mid-June – early September)
REI Introduction and Exposure to:
Challenging and relevant project assignments
REI retail stores and market competition
Leadership team members
Cross-divisional intern activities
Mentorship
Bring your passion and expertise
Job functions include:
Process flow mapping
Analysis of opportunity from cost, service and capacity perspectives
Recommendation for changes, if applicable
Quantify impact of opportunities
Summarizing findings and recommendations into presentation/report-out
Qualifications and expectations:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree (or recently graduated within 6 months of internship start date) in SCM, MSCM or Operations Management.
Coursework completed in some or all of the following areas: Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Business Statistics, Accounting & Finance, Microsoft Excel & Access
Candidates should have a strong aptitude in analytics and problem solving. Proficiency in Excel or other data processing tool preferred.
REI hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We remain deeply committed to making the Co-op a place where everyone can feel safe and be themselves. Join us.
Why you’ll love it here:
Real. Alive. Connected. These are a few words that describe life at REI. Whether it’s in our careers or in the great outdoors, we aspire to adventure in all ways! At REI we value our customers; we work hard to earn our reputation for quality and integrity every day. Our commitment remains the same as when we started out in 1938: to inspire, educate and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure. Join a passionate community of people who believe in one simple truth: an outdoor life is a life well-lived. Get ready to harness your creativity, customer focus and enthusiasm for living life outdoors.
Oh yeah, did we mention perks? At REI, we understand that benefits matter – we offer a competitive benefit package for all employees which includes:
A workplace built on respect, integrity, and balance
Generous gear and merchandise discount
Professional growth and development opportunities
REI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At REI we offer an enviable work environment that Fortune Magazine has recognized on the "100 Best Places to Work" list since the award's inception – 23 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place.
With more than 160 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 15,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more.
REI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posting Range
$8.50 - $100.00 per hour
Apply
Back to job search
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