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Supply Chain Responsibility Intern

Patagonia

Supply Chain Responsibility Intern

Ventura, CA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.
  • Industry
    Retail