Nucor Corporation is a steel and steel products manufacturer seeking a Supply Chain Analytics Intern to support supply chain process improvement initiatives. The intern will apply operations research and data analytics methods to logistics, scheduling, and inventory management challenges, develop and validate models, audit data and automation tools, and communicate findings to leadership.
Responsibilities
Applying operations research and data analytics methods to a logistics, scheduling, or inventory management challenge identified during the division's process improvement initiative
Building and validating an optimization or analytics model (for example, an inventory safety-stock/reorder-point model, a transportation or production scheduling model, or a freight/network optimization analysis) using data from existing reporting, tracking, and automation tools
Auditing and stress-testing data flowing through recently implemented reports, tracking tools, and automation to confirm accuracy and reliability prior to broader deployment
Translating technical findings into a business case (working capital, cost, service-level, or throughput impact) suitable for presentation to plant and division leadership
Collaborating with logistics, scheduling, purchasing, and IT/automation teammates to scope, validate, and document the assigned project; and
Supporting continuous improvement of supply chain, logistics, scheduling, and inventory management processes
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Industrial or Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related engineering, scientific, or quantitative discipline
Rising junior or senior standing
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel
Working knowledge of a data analysis or programming tool (e.g., Python, R, or SQL)
Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Preferred
Coursework or project experience in optimization (linear/mixed-integer programming), discrete-event simulation, or demand forecasting
Familiarity with Oracle EBS or other ERP systems
Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in logistics, transportation, or manufacturing operations
Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Benefits
Nucor Corporation steel production company that provides a diverse range of steel and steel products.
