Supply Chain Trainee, Demand Planning

Saputo Cheese USA - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Intern

Milwaukee, WI

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Supply Chain Trainee position at Saputo is designed for individuals pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields. This role involves assisting various supply chain departments, including Material Requirements Planning, Demand Planning, and Transportation/Logistics. Trainees will focus on identifying cost reduction opportunities, optimizing network layouts, and improving processes to enhance overall supply chain efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the department by planning for SKUs, routes, categories, or distribution centers.
• Provide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to leadership.
• Identify and communicate risks such as over/shorts/delays to key stakeholders.
• Evaluate network layout considering ordering quantities, distribution footprint, warehouse costs, and transportation costs to provide recommendations on optimization of the supply chain.
• Evaluate customer order patterns, shelf life, lead time, and other factors to establish default stocking recommendations.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics/Mathematics, or Industrial Engineering.
• Previous internship and/or working experience (preferred).
• Excellent analytical and data management skills (Statistical Analysis).
• Familiarity with supply chain concepts and software.
• Familiarity with operational planning & scheduling.
• Intermediate Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, if/then).
• Previous SAP experience (preferred).
• Self-motivated, able to multi-task, and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate professionalism and positively represent Saputo at all times.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.
• Traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.
• Effective and efficient communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous internship experience in supply chain or related fields.
• Familiarity with advanced supply chain software.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help care for family.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community through Saputo products.