Supply Chain Intern
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Posted: April 23, 2026
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The Supply Chain Intern will be working with a group of suppliers in support of domestic production and new product development in Cartago, Costa Rica, and will be responsible for generating buy action based on authorized purchase orders and MRP schedules.
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Job Description
INTERNSHIP SCOPE
The Supply Chain Intern will be supporting the Supply Chain team with tasks related to selecting and working with a group of suppliers in support of domestic production and new product development. Suppliers will include domestic and international locations.
EXPOSURE TO THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES
• Materials Planning and Administrative: Generates, adjusts and expedites purchase orders based on MRP (material requirements planning) along with pertinent information being used to run the business, i.e. schedule adherence, S&OP, etc. Generates buy action based on authorized spending amount.
• Coordinates with the Planning Team to maintain optimal inventory levels and determine the proper priorities for material support. Tracks and monitors purchase orders, keeping informed of any problems/delays and communicates any impacts/constraints to the Planner(s), manufacturing manager/supervisor or engineering discipline impacted by the change. Coordinates subcontracted materials
• Supplier Management Focus: Monitors and communicates quality and delivery performance to the supplier and global operations team. Responsible to resolve supplier related problems (works closely with vendors to assure a positive and professional relationship always establishing and maintaining open lines of communication). Controls assets at suppliers, disposing of obsolete assets and monitoring the age of others.
• Quality: Adheres to CGMP and FDA requirements; reviews and approves all raw material document change orders; maintains accurate purchasing master data, AVL, info record, etc; interfaces with Manufacturing, Planning and Quality to ensure timely throughput and proper prioritization of materials received.
• Finance: Work hand in hand with the finance team for the creation of suppliers, signing and reviewing logistics invoices ensuring that the correct account is used for invoice payment.
Requirements:
• Advanced university studies in technical or business science careers (current student)
• Strong interest in career development in medical devices industry
• Basic computer skills required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactivity
• Intermediate-advanced English level