Product Supply Internship - Supply Chain Track
MAKE YOUR MARK
At Clorox, we build big brands that make everyday life better, every day. We value our differences, and challenge each other to think and act boldly. We try new things, succeed, fail and keep learning. We work hard, and have busy personal lives. And we're all able to make a positive impact - at Clorox, in our communities, and in the lives of millions of people who invite us into their homes. Make your mark and help us drive Good Growth - growth that is profitable, sustainable and responsible.
JOB OVERVIEW/SUMMARY
The Clorox Product Supply Organization (PSO) is a diverse & inclusive global community of empowered people. We pride ourselves on being the guardian of the consumer and strive to be best in class in delivering safety, end to end supply chain solutions, enabling innovation and daily execution of the business plans. PSO is comprised of operational and support organizations focusing on buying, making & shipping products for our variety of well-known brands. Position consists of a 3 month full-time/part-time Manufacturing and a 3 month full-time Sales position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Product Supply - Manufacturing Track Internship is a 6 MONTH PROGRAM that will use a combination of Supply Chain, Engineering, Accounting and Organizational tools to drive the improvement/optimization of various departments. Work will be divided between the Operations, Training and Qualification and the HR departments. First 3 MONTHS of internship will be located at the Rogers Glad Manufacturing Facility, last 3 MONTHS will be located at the Clorox Bentonville Sale Office. The individual will plan and lead small to medium size projects that include the integration of outside technical resources where appropriate. Assignments for this position emphasize supply chain and manufacturing systems analysis, Voice of the Customer (VOC), equipment design, change management, project management and project execution. The position interacts on a daily basis with our operations, corporate engineering and internal/external project teams. Excellent two-way communication skills are required to support the needs of these departments & teams. This position is looking for an individual to fill a key developmental role in our plant. This individual will be responsible for aiding with supply chain optimization projects which could include capital scope, developing technical guidance, driving focused improvement efforts, and contributing to our culture of safety. Projects will be focused on safety, quality, efficiency, improvement methods, and cost reductions. Interaction with plant operations, engineers from other plants, contractors, and corporate engineering should be expected and will provide good networking opportunities.
PEOPLE:
DRIVE PLANT METRICS TO GLIDE PATH:
Meet all plant and company metric goals for Safety, Quality, Efficiency and Costs
Drive technical improvements and maintenance upgrades
Ensure Operational Readiness requirements are met on all projects.
Active participant in Reliability Improvement Meetings for the assigned area
Analyze Key Performance Metrics within the plant to determine priorities for improvement efforts and build teams to address the issues
Lead improvement efforts to eliminate chronic losses in the manufacturing systems across the supply chain.
DURING THE 3 MONTH SALES INTERNSHIP, you will gain exposure to the Clorox product portfolio, sourcing strategy for key spend areas, exposure to the Clorox culture and much more! Participate on cross-function teams to support process improvement projects, while also focusing on continual learning in the area of Supply Chain Management. The Clorox Company expects our interns to apply classroom knowledge and the latest Supply Chain processes to our initiatives and goals. Intern activities to gain a holistic view of The Clorox Company:
BUSINESS TRACK POSITIONS:
Create beneficial reports and analyze their findings in order to support Operations Planning Management decision making in the areas of production, demand, inventory levels, transportation and historical sales/demand
Support Logistics decision making in the areas of customer service, distribution center operations and transportation by maintaining/reporting on key metrics and other ongoing reporting activities.
Build strength among all four analytic types (Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive, and Prescriptive) Improve PSO time-to-X (decision, revenue, cost savings, etc.) Increase PSO strategic thinking time
Facilitate and/or lead effective processes for internal information gathering and analysis Work with team members to break down business processes to drive out waste Help manage GSS processes and engage with team members to understand requirements and needs
KEY SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION LEVEL/DEGREE
The company also markets industry-leading products and technologies for professional customers, including those sold under the CloroxPro™ and Clorox Healthcare® brand names. Nearly 80% of the company's sales are generated from brands that hold the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their categories. Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as Clorox recruiters via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.
Clorox builds brands that make everyday life better, every day. We value our differences, and challenge each other to think and act boldly. We try new things, succeed, fail and keep learning. We work hard, have busy personal lives and are all able to make a positive impact -- at Clorox, in our communities and in the lives of millions of people who invite us into their homes and workplaces. Make your mark and help us drive growth that is profitable, sustainable and responsible.