Intern, Supply Chain Systems and Support

JOB TITLE: Intern, Supply Chain Systems and Support
REQUISITION:  CFO007E
DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain Excellence – Kansas City Headquarters
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE: $19.00 - $23.00 / Hour

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

It's never too early to start searching for your dream career. If you're ready to apply the principles you've been learning at school in the real world, Evergy is the place for you. Hands-on experience is what our internship programs are all about. Our programs offer students an opportunity to gain insight and meaningful experience while also allowing us to identify talented prospective employees. Many of our interns go on to develop successful careers at Evergy.

As an intern, you'll have real responsibilities, and you'll work on productive assignments with actual business interactions. We know that you work hard, so we help you play hard while you are here. We provide a number of intern events throughout the summer to burn some extra energy, including volunteer events, power plant tours, lunch and learns, and more.

Intern Description:
As a Supply Chain summer intern, you will be asked to complete a variety of tasks and may work on several projects simultaneously with our Supply Chain Systems/Support, Data Analytics or Continuous Improvement areas. The position provides a variety of ways to be exposed to supply chain analytics, system support, internal/external market research, as well as data and process analysis within our Supply Chain teams. Participants will have opportunities to interact with employees at all levels of our organization and many cross-functional teams.  

Job tasks include but not limited to:
Projects will be focused around the following items but not limited to:
• Procurement/SC Operations business process mapping and analysis
o Determine and measuring key performance indicators
o Identifying opportunities for improvement
• Data analysis and visualizations using Microsoft Suite
• Root cause analysis and systemic issue discovery
• Communication of recommended resolution to appropriate audience
• Customer service and issue tracking until closure that may impact system, process or people
• Creation of training materials to include graphical training aids, instructor-led training material and other learning mediums

Education and Experience Requirements:
Third or fourth year student actively pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field. Preferred GPA is 3.0 or greater.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
The successful candidate must possess strong analytical, problem solving, leadership, communication, and influencing skills. Must possess a career interest in procurement/ materials management/supply chain risk management, as well as have a desire to work as a team to achieve common goals in a dynamic corporate environment.  

Working Conditions:
Normal Office conditions. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.