Supply Chain Intern in Newport

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly.

Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing marketplace.

Air Liquide’s ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.

At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Length: 10 Week Internship Program

Relocation: No Relocation will be provided for this position

The Supply Chain department at ALAS manufacturing plant facilitates the flow of materials through data-driven inventory management and cross-functional coordination. Our team focuses on the following core functions:

• Operational Liaison: Acting as the primary interface between Procurement and Manufacturing to clarify material specifications and fulfillment needs.
• Inventory Control: Managing the end-to-end physical inventory and cycle count programs to ensure high levels of accuracy and reduce capital employed.
• Lean Implementation: Optimizing shop floor access and material flow through Kanban setups, location management, and warehouse storage solutions.
• Systems Management: Driving efficiency within Oracle ERP by maintaining item master data and streamlining manufacturing transaction processes.
• Data Analytics: Analyzing material transaction trends and variances to implement root cause corrective actions and minimize supply chain risks.

This summer internship is designed for a Supply Chain student to gain hands-on experience in industrial inventory management and lean manufacturing. The intern will support the Supply Chain department in optimizing material flow, enhancing data accuracy within Oracle, and resolving storage constraints.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Location Management: Assist in the implementation of RFID/Scanning Location Management systems for membrane tracking to ensure easy material location across the entire plant.
• Kanban and Oracle systems roll-out: Assist into the activation of ALERT Oracle module for work cells and re-align the Kanban for different plant areas, to improve inventory access on the shop floor, allowing operations to focus on production rather than material searching.
• Cycle count Project: Actively contribute to the preparation and execution of the cycle counts process, including count team coordination, hardware planning (scanners/computers), and data entry review.

Required

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with Warehouse and Manufacturing teams.
• Technical Skills: Strong computer and analytical skills; familiarity with Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.
• Safety: Demonstrates strong process and operational safety behaviour at all times.
• Detail Oriented: Highly organized with a focus on data accuracy and process integrity.

Preferred

• Interest in Lean Six Sigma methodologies or Kanban systems.
• Exposure to ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Ability to use analytical thinking to solve complex storage and logistics problems.

The candidate must have valid unrestricted employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.

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