Supply Chain Intern - #1406515

Brief Description

We are looking for a driven and curious Supply Chain Intern to join Baystar for the summer. This internship offers the

opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic world of petrochemical supply chains. The intern will support

key supply chain functions including Procurement, Logistics, Customer Service, and Sales & Operations Planning

(S&OP), all critical to ensuring the efficient flow of polyethylene products from plant to customer.

Responsibilities

Logistics Support:

• Coordinate with logistics providers on shipment scheduling, documentation, and tracking of polyethylene
  
  
  

products (resin, pellets, etc.).

• Help resolve transportation or delivery issues and support freight optimization initiatives.
• Contribute to KPI tracking for carrier performance and freight spend analysis.
  
  
  

Customer Service:

• Support order entry, confirmation, and fulfillment through close coordination with internal teams.
• Assist in managing customer communications related to order status, delivery timelines, and issue resolution.
• Help track inventory availability and monitor backorders to ensure customer satisfaction.
  
  
  

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP):

• Participate in demand and supply planning meetings, assisting in data preparation and analysis.
• Help track polyethylene demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory levels.
• Support cross-functional collaboration between Sales, Production, and Supply Chain teams.
  
  
  

Procurement Support:

• Assist in raw material planning and tracking for polyethylene production.
• Help with vendor communications, purchase order processing, and contract data management.
• Support analysis of supplier performance, lead times, and material cost trends.
  
  
  

CORE VALUES

Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values

• Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment
• Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration
• Focused: Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions
• Innovative: Daring to be different by finding New Ways
• Fun: Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current
• Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
• Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services
• Safety – HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and
  
  
  

observations, current on Training Mine

Qualifications / Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Chemical Engineering, Industrial
  
  
  

Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• Strong interest in the petrochemical industry, with a willingness to learn about polymer supply chains.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus.
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
  

Physical Capacity Requirements

This position requires the incumbent to:

• Follow safety requirements for the role
• Wear required PPE (eye protection, noise protection, etc.) when inside plant environment, or where directed by signage
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Walk safely in and around industrial areas
• Work under deadline pressure within an environment that demands attention to safety and detail
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Work at computer for significant periods of time throughout the day