Intern - Inventory Support

Position Overview:

Mueller Kimball is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented person to assist with daily inventory operations and a key project focused on improving the accuracy and efficiency of our materials database. This temporary role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in supply chain management, materials/engineering research, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily inventory operations, including organizing and updating material records.
• Research and analyze inventory data to identify duplicate materials and fasteners listed under different part numbers.
• Cross-reference internal records, supplier information, and technical specifications to confirm duplicate items. Work with Engineering Prints and specifications
• Assist with consolidating validated duplicates under a single standardized part number.
• Update material descriptions to ensure consistency and improve the accuracy of inventory lookups.
• Help reduce the creation of unnecessary new part numbers by supporting a standardized materials database.
• Scan and upload material certifications to improve the quality documentation repository.
• Support cleanup of the master item system, including removing obsolete data and improving item categorization.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and inventory control teams to validate updates and ensure alignment across systems.
• Maintain detailed logs of research findings, changes made, and data improvement efforts.
• Contribute to ideas for process and data management improvements.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Microsoft Excel; learned or ability to quickly learn
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate with multiple departments.

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in inventory analysis, data cleanup, and cross-functional collaboration as well as learn to read prints and understand material specifications
• Insight into supply chain systems, material management processes & engineering systems
• Exposure to real-world challenges in standardization and data governance.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in stationary position or standing position for prolonged periods and alternate between
• Ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to constantly communicate with others to exchange information in person, via phone, or via use of computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds in weight in all directions.
• Ability to occasionally reach overhead or at or below shoulder level.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, crouch, or kneel.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.