WVI Summer Internship Programme - Global Supply Chain Management Intern

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Purpose:
• The WVI Internship Programme – U.S. offers qualified entry level individuals the opportunity to acquire practical experience, professional skills and a broadened perspective of World Vision International’s work under the direct supervision of experienced WVI staff.
  
  Scope of Work:
• The WVI Internship Programme – U.S. is designed to develop individuals by engaging them in structured work assignments as well as strengthening their relational skills through interactive teamwork, fundraising and service oriented campaigns.
  
  Programme Activities:
• Department Orientations
• Summer Intern Chapel [GCLA intern positions only]
• Fundraisers supporting the LA Area Development Programme and Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) [GCLA intern positions only]
• Field visits may include: LA ADP, YEP meetings and/or World Vision Storehouse [GCLA intern positions only]
  
  PROGRAMME LOGISTICS & QUALIFICATIONS
• Location: -Positions location vary from Monrovia, CA; Federal Way, WA; or Washington DC
• Stipend: -$750/month
• Duration of Programme: -3 months June through August 2012
  
  Eligible Participants:
• Undergraduate Students
• Graduate Students
• Recently graduated students
• Adhere to the Christian Statement of Faith required of all World Vision International employees
• Possess eligibility to work in the United States
  
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

GSCM INTERN
Key Learning/Development Objectives
• Please list specific projects, assignments, responsibilities
• Please list how these objectives will benefit intern
  
  The intern filling this position will:
• Learn about the supply chain management industry and its important role in getting goods to World Vision’s beneficiaries via informational interviews with team members and access to industry best practices.
• Practice effective and persuasive communication to a global, multi-cultural audience.
• Practice networking and professional relationship building and influencing skills.
• Participate in department life through devotions, meetings, and other structures.
  
  Projects to include
• Network design work, specifically node location and corridor density analyses
• Build out logistics campus concepts
• In depth review of World Vision logistics practices
• In depth subject matter expert (SME) review of SCM enabler content
• Identify and validate potential SCM SMEs who can deploy to World Vision offices in order to act as technical advisors to improve programme quality and impact
• In depth review of SCM key performance indicators
• In depth review of SCM planning practices and process documentation
• Optimize the opportunity between SCM and Treasury
• SCM spend management and supplier management processes
• Identify and validate potential SCM SMEs who can deploy to World Vision offices in order to act as technical advisors to improve programme quality and impact
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:
• University and/or advanced degree in business administration or supply chain management-related degree (e.g. BA, BSc or BCom degree) or equivalent experience in supply chain management
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate cross-culturally
• Current knowledge of the latest developments in the supply chain management field, preferably in various global industries.
  
  PREFERRED:
• Experience in logistics network design work.
• Comprehension of supply chain performance measures in finance operations and customer performance.
• Experience with procurement supplier management contract negotiations and administration

WVI Summer Internship Programme - Global Supply Chain Management Intern