Supply Chain Project Coordinator Intern (8-12 month contract)

ABOUT US
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
Intern - Supply Chain Project Coordinator will sit within our US Local Market Activity (LMA) team.
The US LMA team works to provide legislative and regional packaging solutions utilized in McDonald's restaurants across the US. This role will help support our Manager, Sales Planning and Operations, with the coordination and execution of projects. Keyresponsibilities to include but not limited to the following:

• Work with cross functional teams to monitor and track tasks related to supply chain projects
• Maintain detailed meeting notes and track follow-up tasks with team members
• Raise risks when tasks are off track and may impact project delivery dates
• Review data provided by other teams for completeness and identify if requested information is missing
• Create basic analyses of inventory and shipments
• Ad hoc tasks as needed

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION

• 3rd year + (or recent graduate) in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (previous work terms or class projects)
• Preference for any experience in manufacturing, distribution, supply chain or development (previous work terms or class projects)

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration
• Project Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively
• Basic Supply Chain Knowledge:Understanding of supply chain concepts and processes
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify risks and propose solutions when tasks are off track
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in reviewing data for completeness and accuracy
• Excel Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Excel for data tracking and analysis

Any of the following would be a plus

• Reporting Skills: Ability to create clear, concise reports on project progress and data analyses
• Adaptability: Comfort in navigating uncertainty and evolving project requirements
• Initiative: Ability to move projects forward even without clear next steps

Starting salary between $29-$31
TOTAL REWARDS
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:

• Our commitment to rewarding results
• Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers'-and our company's-success

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
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