Mercury Marine - Purchasing / Supply Chain Co-op

**_Are you ready for whats next?_**_Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader (https://youtube.com/watch?v=ksuQ6B2j_mA) committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes Next Never Rests, and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation._**About the Mercury Marine Opportunity**The Supply Chain/Operations Co-op joins a community of talent that is #1 in its industry at Mercury Marine. Located in Fond du Lac, WI, this role reports to the Category Manager for MRO and Services.As a Purchasing / Supply Chain Co-op you will work collaboratively and independently with highly qualified supply chain professionals who are responsible for managing supplier partners who contribute to the production and manufacture of outboard and sterndrive motors for the recreational and commercial boating industry.**As a Purchasing / Supply Chain Co-op at Mercury Marine, you will**+ Analyze current material flow within a process or operation to develop and implement improvements, eliminate waste, and streamline operations+ Process weekly MRP and initiate corrective actions as needed to ensure accurate ordering standards and effective inventory control+ Develop cost effective inventory management practices and reduce inventory through implementation of pull, VMI, or consignment programs+ Assess delivery data status, supplier performance, parts deployment, inventory policies and/or continuous improvement efforts+ Investigate and resolve invoicing issues to maintain positive supplier relationships, ensure future material deliveries, maintain required production levels and provide feedback to management regarding any process or system issues**Qualifications of a Successful Candidate:**+ Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program majoring in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Procurement or Business Administrati+ Technical savvy: proficiency using Microsoft Suite (e.g. Excel and Word) is necessary+ Strong decision making, organizational and analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to overcome unforeseen obstacles+ Permanent US Work Authorization requiredMercury Marine (https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/about/careers)Mercury Marine is a world leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems. A $2.6 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury designs, manufactures and distributes engines, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications, empowering boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world with 10,000 service points globally. Mercurys industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories including propellers, and SmartCraft electronics; Power Products Integrated Solutions; MotorGuide trolling motors; Attwood, Garelick and Whale marine parts; Land N Sea, BLA, Paynes Marine, Kellogg Marine & Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at mercurymarine.com._Next is Now!__We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying._Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support.For more information about EEO laws, - click here (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)Brunswick and Workday (https://www.workday.com/en-us/service-privacy.html?&_rda=/company/service_privacy.php) Privacy PoliciesBrunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: hrsharedservices@brunswick.com or 866-278-6942.All job offers will come to you via the candidate portal you create when applying through a posted position through https:///www.brunswick.com/careers . If you are ever unsure about what is being required of you during the application process or its source, please contact HR Shared Services at 866-278-6942 or HRSharedServices@brunswick.com .#Brunswick Corporation - Mercury Marine