Job Level: Non-Exempt/hourly, DOE
Posting Expires: When Filled
Job Purpose:
The Supply Chain Intern will provide targeted support to Kennon’s inventory management process. The intern will work on a focused project to analyze and optimize inventory levels, improving efficiency and reducing overstock/stockouts without altering existing purchase order workflows.
Main Responsibilities – Inventory Analysis & Optimization:
- Gather historical inventory and usage data for key items
- Identify trends, seasonal patterns, and slow-moving or overstocked items
- Compare current inventory levels against demand patterns and reorder thresholds
- Develop a simple reporting tool or dashboard highlighting recommended adjustments
- Develop and utilize measures of quality and performance
- Exemplify the company’s core values.
Sub-Responsibilities – Supplier Lead Time Analysis
- Collect historical delivery data for critical suppliers
- Identify patterns, delays, or inconsistencies in lead times
- Summarize findings in a concise report with actionable recommendations
- Collaborate with purchasing team to suggest adjustments in order timing or buffer stock
Qualifications:
- Personal values aligning with company values: Integrity, Caring, Responsiveness and Daring, as well as those critical to this position: Trust, Confidentiality, Accountability and Commitment
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously; detail orientated; highly organized
- Excellent communication skills (telephone, face-to-face, written and email)
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a professional demeanor when engaging both internally and externally
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities; calm under pressure; solutions oriented
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs
- Manual dexterity for handling small components
About Kennon:
Kennon Products has a forty-year history of proudly designing and manufacturing quality products that protect high value assets. Founded in 1984 to provide general aviation products, Kennon has grown into a multi-faceted company with international sales. We lead with cutting edge research and development, utilization of advanced materials and composites, and delivery of diverse product lines that include preservation of private, commercial, and military aircraft integrity; safety in behavioral health; and life-protection for our service men and women. Our success has come through consistently providing innovation, ensuring superior design, and maintaining our commitment to quality. Together, we deliver innovative solutions to protect what matters most.