Supply Chain Intern

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly.

Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock-a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills.

We offer an unparalleled portfolio of innovative packaging solutions, ranging from corrugated and consumer packaging to Bag-in-Box® packaging and point-of-sale displays.

With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions.

As a trusted partner to companies across the world, Smurfit Westrock is dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges.

We are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

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Supply Chain Intern Summer 2025 Atlanta, GA or Various Locations

Summary :

The Supply Chain Intern will ensure data accuracy in critical systems and key metric reporting, complete complex analysis with clarity and precision, and influence others to drive excellence in service to all customers at the lowest network cost to serve.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, consistent, quick learner, critical thinker, and able to complete advanced high-quality analysis with tight deadlines.

The individual should be experienced in using data to influence and motivate others.

The Supply Chain Intern may be placed in one of the following areas : Supply Chain Analytics, Operational Excellence, Logistics, or Procurement.

Responsibilities : Analytics Focus :

Analytics Focus :

Responsible for the development and management of business metrics

Responsible for developing and producing reporting for multiple teams across the business

Manage system forecasting processes and inventory policy

Facilitate discussion to drive supply chain excellence through data analysis

Lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects for process improvement, service and on time delivery improvement, and cost reduction

Complete on demand data mining and complex ad hoc analysis concerning inventory management, order management, operations, metrics, and budgets while managing standard role responsibilities

Document Standard Operating Procedures and update as needed

Understand business / division objectives and execute work with alignment

Logistics Focus :

Data consolidation of all transportation related data for Smurfit Westrock

Daily / Weekly / Monthly Operational and Financial reporting

Identification and tracking of cost savings initiatives

Constant focus on leveraging data to identify project opportunities

Responsible for Project Management

Support all Logistics teams with data collection and analysis

Partner with Logistics teams to generate information needed to establish performance metrics for operations execution and performance reviews

Operational Excellence Focus :

Assisting Black Belts with belt coaching and project work

Leading continuous improvement projects

Supporting / performing gap analysis on current state vs ideal state across all Supply Chain departments

Working to develop process maps and learn / utilize Lean Six Sigma tools

Developing / enhancing relevant metrics

Providing data analysis when necessary

Assisting with cross divisional initiatives

Identifying opportunities to improve business and operational processes while maximizing Productivity impact

Procurement Focus :

Work as a member of the Procurement team by conducting analyses on spend data, contract histories, and analyzing data for bidding and sourcing initiatives

Design and assist with RF(x) templates and events, utilizing an e-sourcing tool and coordinate the communication and supplier responses

Data mining and cleansing

Build relationships with category managers and facilitate frequent communication related to sourcing initiatives, data analysis and implementation

Provide a critical level of support on general and special projects, financial analyses, problem resolution and other business / analysis related needs that affect Procurement

Ability to read proposed contract terms and extract information

Clearly articulate their understanding of each project and results of analysis to a variety of business leaders and decision makers

Support various on-going projects that may include project leadership, detailed analysis, benchmarking, process mapping, organizational redesign, and business case development

Support a global perspective for all supply chain related functions

Actively engage in supply chain related projects and utilizing academic knowledge

Present project results to the Executive Management Team

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in progress with emphasis in one of the following : Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Must possess superior communication skills and the ability to converse with multiple levels in the organization

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Project management experience

SmurfitWestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce : Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.