About the role#
This is a paid, full-time Co-op position based in Pendleton, South Carolina. You will work on-site during the Winter 2027 term, from January through June. You will rotate through purchasing, inventory control, and production planning to learn how our supply chain functions. You will work under direct supervision to support various divisions.
What you'll do#
- Review daily MRP outputs to manage planned orders, expedites, and cancellations.
- Limit backorders for assigned parts and share status updates with internal departments.
- Maintain and review Forecast vs. Actual sales data.
- Distribute Engineering Change Requests to suppliers and review inventory disposition.
- Discuss defective goods with quality control personnel to ensure corrective action.
- Prepare and review supplier quotes.
- Create purchase orders for inventoried and MRO items and handle invoice approvals.
- Plan and release work orders for final production.
- Collaborate with production managers, engineers, and supply chain teams, as well as the IT, Finance, and Quality departments.
- Update and review process documentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program for Business Administration, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Recent graduates are eligible if they are within six months of their graduation date.
- Strong organizational, financial, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows.
- A solid understanding of purchasing concepts.
- Experience with purchasing, manufacturing, or MRP systems is preferred.
- Familiarity with SAP or similar MRP software and Power BI is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Pendleton, SC
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 2027 - June 2027)
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time Co-op
About Arthrex
Arthrex is a medical device company that develops technology for minimally invasive surgery. It focuses on arthroscopy, sports medicine, and surgical visualization. The company maintains manufacturing facilities in Florida, South Carolina, and California. It operates globally with regional offices in Munich, Sao Paulo, and Singapore. The headquarters are located in Naples, Florida.
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