Supply Chain Management Intern

Want to do more than just imagine the ways our world will move tomorrow? Here's your opportunity. Join the automotive technology company that's transforming the future of mobility today. The Supply Chain Management team (SCM) is charged with catalyzing value creation, spanning from how our business operates, understanding customer demand, manufacturing implications, and our supply base. As a function we are always finding solutions, looking to improve, and working to deliver the highest standards of excellence in a sustainable way. It is in this spirit that we build strong relationships with our suppliers and partnering with them to attain the same exceptional results. In this internship, you will get the unique opportunity to work in a distinct area of the SCM organization spanning across Purchasing, Direct/Indirect Commodity Management, Logistics, Supplier Development, Quality, Analytics, Strategy. You'll work closely with cross functional teams and key stakeholders to contribute towards the Aptiv's vision of making the world a safer, greener and better connected place.

• Possible areas of internship placement:
  • Purchasing: Develop and execute category purchasing strategy to create competitive advantage for the business unit and ensure both, long term business sustainability and attainment of annual performance objectives.
  • Direct/Indirect Commodity Management: Utilizes strategic sourcing methodology to develop category strategies, source, negotiate and manage suppliers to deliver total lowest cost materials and mitigate the supply risks.
  • Logistics: Ability to manage logistics of all aspects of supply chain, from product development to the shipment of finished items.
  • Supplier Development: Create, lead and monitor supplier development/improvement plans. Monitor supplier performance and revaluate capabilities.
  • Quality: Responsible for SCM execution of assigned development programs in terms of sourcing, purchasing, hardware delivery, quality, and design to cost targets.
  • Analytics: Charged with modernizing overall use of Company analytics and tools for data driven decision making.
  • Strategy: Key connection point across the operational teams and executive leadership to enable the organization to act quickly and confidently as global supply chains rapidly evolve.
• Presentation to SVP SCM and SCM Leadership team

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree preferably in supply chain (Purchasing, Category Management, Logistics, or related field of study)
• Experience with MS Office Suite, SAP, Ariba, Business visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.), Alteryx
• Self-driven and able to work with geographically dispersed teams
• Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks and prioritizing to meet deadlines
• Proven negotiation skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing plant processes
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology
• Previous internship experience in any supply chain or logistics related fields

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

• Holiday Paid Time Off
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Muti-discipline experience in an Automotive product design and manufacturing major supplier
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
• Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community