Supply Chain Intern

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Smiths Detection is seeking a highly motivated 2025 Summer Intern to join our team. This role is designed to provide college-level students interested in Supply Chain careers an insight into the various aspects of the field in a manufacturing environment. It is a highly energetic role with an opportunity to either learn through a breadth of roles or deep dive into a specific area within Supply Chain.

The range of learning extends from management of inbound materials, warehouse space, and people resources, inventory accuracy, streamlining the process of picking parts for production, reverse logistics of excess materials back to stock rooms, shipping and trade compliance paperwork and processes, MRB material movements, freight bookings, logistics analytics, freight optimization, Mercury gate TMS, WMS implementation readiness, procurement execution processes, production/scheduling processes, SAP master data, analytics, order management, stakeholders management, inventory strategies and issue resolutions.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

The selected intern will work with a Mentor Supply Chain leader and will:

• Assist in Cycle count process, Annual PI, inbound GR
• Assist to enhance Logistics Analytics/KPI’s
• Warehouse organization
• Support initiatives to reduce transportation cost
• Participate in and/or initiate Kaizens for 5S, pick process improvements, production alignment, etc.
• MRB support
• Assist with PO (Purchase Order) dates maintenance in SAP
• Analyze Vendor OTD (On Time Delivery) misses to identify corrective actions
• Analyze OTTP (On Time Delivery) misses to identify corrective actions
• Assist with SAP Supply Chain master data maintenance
• Support Supply Chain process improvements in general

Education: Degree-track undergraduate or graduate student with a focus on Supply Chain Management.

Experience: Basic understanding of Supply Chain Management principles required. 

Knowledge skills/other attributes:

• Ability to work in matrixed environment with different profession types (i.e. engineers, software developers, project managers, etc.)
• Microsoft Excel data analytics
• MS Office suite
• Power BI
• Ability to be on your feet and move around for 3-5 hours a day
• The drive to learn through 5Whys and keen observation
• US Citizen preferred; ability to pass a background check and security vetting required

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity PostersIf you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [email protected].

The compensation for this position ranges from $15.00 - $35.00/hr and will vary depending on factors including level of school completed and type of position requirements for skills, whether technical or non-technical.  We are committed to ensuring our interns are fairly compensated for their valuable contributions.

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We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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