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Supply Chain Intern - Summer 2023

PPL Corporation

Posted on: 20 Jan 2023

Job Location: Louisville, US

Job Description:

Company Summary Statement
As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL's companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview
Intern Applications are collected through November, with interviews beginning mid-October
A PPL Intern/Cooperative Associate is a temporarily employed full-time college student in an accredited four-year institution of higher learning, who is offered a work-study program designed to give college students practical work experience in their field of study. This program often helps students determine career interests. Beyond the scope of the actual tasks performed, the student becomes familiar with a corporate environment and gains practical skills and knowledge to supplement their classroom experience. Joining PPL as an intern/cooperative associate provides you with the opportunity to explore possible career opportunities along with:
* Meeting senior executives,
* Becoming members of business resource groups,
* Participating in community service projects, and
* Contributing to departmental goals.
The intern will provide support to Supply Chain staff. The Supply Chain intern will be given a thorough overview of the process for purchasing goods and services, warehouse processes, inventory management, and data analytics related to Supply Chain. The intern will also become familiar with the PPL Supply Chain policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
* Enrolled in an accredited college or university program.
* Enrolled in a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate or masters degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Law, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study. Technical/Trade school and paralegal requirements differ.
* Enrolled on a full-time basis (12 semester hours). Students may not continue as an Intern/Co-operative Associate once they have graduated.
* Have an acceptable overall (cumulative) grade point average, not lower than a 3.0.
* Eligible to work in accordance with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations.
* Able to provide an official student transcript and other required information.
* 18 years of age or older.
Preferred Qualifications
* Able to work in a team environment.
* Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Demonstrated leadership abilities.
* PpSe*
Responsibilities
The intern will assist Sr. Category and Category Managers in primarily executing tactical functions such as:
* Support to the Supply Chain staff in preparation of sourcing plans and projects and their implementation monitoring.
* Acting as a liaison between the business units and Supply Chain, and assisting with the requisition process.
* Inputting data and documents into the Infor system and other Supply Chain systems.
* Keeps track of contract formation or purchase-related tasks like working with legal and insurance for signatures.
* Support the preparation of bid documentation of Supply Chain processes including preparation and conduct of RFQs, RFIs, RFPs, RFI's, and proposal evaluation.
* Corresponding with vendors, obtaining price quotes, and requesting completion of Supply Chain related forms.
* Developing and maintaining spreadsheets related to Supply Chain metrics and process improvement projects.
* Support warehouse functions and processes.
* Apply data mining and analytics skills to support Supply Chain systems and activities.
* Provide process improvement opportunities throughout the Supply Chain workflow.
* Provide admin support to Supply Chain staff in managing Supply Chain related tasks.
* General administrative work and other duties as assigned.

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