Supply Chain Responsibility Intern Job Title: Supply Chain
Responsibility Intern Reports to: Manager, Social Responsibility
Location: Ventura, California General Summary: This position supports
both timebound and ongoing programs within the Social and Environmental
Responsibility Department. Specifically, the intern will focus on
programmatic reporting. Additionally, the intern will undertake and
oversee research projects, reporting findings in small group and larger
cross functional team settings as needed. This is a 12-week contract and
hourly paid position. Program Support: Main Responsibilities: Finished
Goods Social Supply Chain Programs * Support the collection and analysis
of Fair Trade USA (FTUSA) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). * Support
the living wage program, which includes the following deliverables: *
Visualizing wage data for cut-sew factories * Analyzing wage data in
relation to business metrics: quality, delivery, purchase dollars and
volumes, etc. * Creation of a wage dashboard to quickly understand
factory performance and priorities * Facilitating pilots to test living
wage interventions * Support Patagonias Fair Labor Association (FLA)
accreditation Potential Additional Responsibilities Raw Materials Social
Supply Chain Programs * Identify, track, and report on KPIs for the
Migrant Worker Program. * Support the raw material Field Manager (FM) in
Corrective Action Plan (CAP) follow up as requested. Traceability *
Support Traceability Manager to conduct farm level supply chain mapping.
- Conduct research on document storage systems to support traceability
program. * Assist in roll out of new Patagonia traceability tools.
Animal Welfare * Research and report on animal welfare, labor, and
environmental risks involved at the farming and processing supply chain
levels. Database and Data Reporting * Enter and upkeep factory and
supplier Corrective Action Plan (CAP) data into departmental database
and produce reports as necessary. * Support data entry and the roll out
of the CR360 data platform as needed. Other * Other duties and
assignments as required. * This position may get the opportunity to
attend local social and environmental audits of our factories. Minimum
Job Requirements: * Education: Masters or Bachelors student currently
working toward a degree pertinent to Social or Environmental studies or
Business/Textile related field * Solid working knowledge of personal
computers with experience in the use of such programs as: Search
Engines, MS Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, in particular Access and
Excel. * Able to work independently, but also comfortable with
team-based work structure; ability to demonstrate flexibility and
changing priorities in a fast-paced environment * Demonstrates
initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on
areas of responsibility * Exceptional analytical and organizational
skills * Excellent verbal and written communication skills *
Customer-focused with an empathetic, helping attitude * Good listening
and note taking skills * Strong attention to detail and recognition of
when additional detail is required to carry out a project * Capable of
analyzing and understanding complex data and situations, reducing them
to simple steps towards resolution * Must be rigorous enough to work to
established procedures, produce required documentation and ensure
important details are not overlooked * Experience with project
management and an understanding of business practices related to time
management * An ideal candidate will also be quick to learn and capable
of rapid adjustment to unforeseen job assignments and functions Physical
Requirements: * Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time *
Ability to look at a computer screen for extended periods of time *
Ability to maintain a composed and professional demeanor Employee
Conduct: It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a
positive work environment through cooperative and professional
interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors. Internship Notes
This is a 12-week paid summer internship at Patagonia. Patagonia will
also provide financial support for housing and temporary relocation to
the area. This job posting will remain active until June 15th, 2018.