Procurement Operations Intern

Job Summary Applicants for this position must be located within a one-hour drive of Lancaster, PA at the time of internship to be considered. Clark Associates is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Procurement Operations Intern to support key purchasing and supply chain functions. This full-time internship is based in Lancaster, PA, for candidates within a one-hour driving radius. As an intern, you’ll play a hands-on role in inventory control, forecasting, pricing, and vendor management. You’ll help manage daily procurement activities, support process improvements, and contribute to aligning pricing strategies with broader business goals. Your work will directly impact how millions of dollars in inventory move through our stores, distribution centers, and ultimately to our customers. Interns at Clark enjoy a high degree of autonomy and work closely with department leaders. You’ll also benefit from our robust training program, which includes: Campus and warehouse tours, Team shadowing and mentorship, Volunteer opportunities, Roundtable discussions and leadership presentations, Networking events, and Soft-skill and hard-skill development. This is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced, data-driven environment while making meaningful contributions to our operations. Click here to learn more about our internship program. Responsibilities Assisting with daily inventory tasks such as placing orders, reviewing vendor invoices, and monitoring stock levels Coordinating with vendors to resolve day-to-day supply issues Contributing to inventory planning and purchasing decisions within cross-functional teams Assisting with setting prices to achieve growth and profitability goals Participating in initiatives to decrease the cost of serving our customers through packaging improvements, sell units of measure optimization, and order efficiency. Reviewing reports to help ensure ordering accuracy and support workflow improvements Physical Requirements Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching. Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs. Remote Work Qualifications Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks. Access to a home router and modem. A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible). A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment. The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc. Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only. Experience Familiar with supply chain or procurement concepts Ambitious, hardworking, and eager to learn A creative and strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset Comfortable managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively Education This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else. Desired Traits & Skills Strong in analytical and critical thinking, with the ability to troubleshoot basic issues independently An effective communicator with excellent attention to detail and orga…

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