Operations Control Team Analytics Intern, Summer 2022
TENTATIVE DATES
May 18 - August 5, 2022
POSITION PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to assist in implementation of analytics and simulation systems in support of production planning, procurement, pricing, and risk management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Key Accountabilities:
CONFIDENTIALITY: This position will have access to information that is confidential to the operations of the company. That information must be held in highest confidence and failure to do so will result in disciplinary action which may include termination of employment.
Operations Function
- Compile data for and apply Supply Chain optimization programs
- Suggest analytics, optimization, and simulation strategies to employ to Operations Control Team
- Participate in performing customer and vendor analytics, pricing models, and activity-based performance metrics.
- Assists in the development of business intelligence
Research Function
- Identify and compare analytic, optimization, and simulation methods for Operations Control Team
- Develop data cleansing, integrity, and flow processes using Excel VBA, Python, or other software packages for analytic, pricing, and optimization models
- Aid in interpretation of market information to assist in managing the overall risk profile
- Follow worldwide markets for commodity agriculture fats, oils, and petroleum products
Special projects
- Assist in design and implementations of analytics projects
- Analyze research results with supporting research and proper documentation
- Formulate a recommendation based comparative evaluation of analytics methods
Other frequent duties:
- Interacts with Supply Chain Analysis and Planning Team on operations logistics and with Procurement Team and Sales Team on risk management for the company
- Coordinate with sales and procurement to maintain current availability of sales and feedstock supply and pricing
Perform other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Required: Pursuing a masters or bachelor’s degree – Data Science, Finance, Industrial Engineering or related degree
**Students must have at least 6 months left in program to be considered
Experience Required: Experience in manufacturing, technology development, and/or a financial analysis preferred
**Business environment experience, relevant courses, club participation and internship preferred
Skills Required:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
- Advanced math and accounting skills
- Financial modeling experience
Special skills or knowledge preferred:
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot table, Macros, Advanced Excel Functions)