Supply Chain Intern - $20.00/hour

Job Title: Supply Chain Intern

Department: Materials Management

Exemption: Hourly Non-Exempt

Location: Dubuque, IA

Hourly Rate: $20.00/hr

Reports To: Materials Manager

Duration: Spring/​Summer Internship with Potential for Extension

Schedule: Flexible — 30 hrs/​wk

Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented college student for a paid internship opportunity within our Materials Management Business team. This role is ideal for a student eager to apply their academic knowledge in a hands-on, manufacturing environment. You will gain valuable experience supporting supply chain operations, business analysis, and executive-level presentations.

What does Klauer ask of you? — Essential Duties of the Supply Chain & Business Intern:

• Assist with supply chain analysis, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Utilize MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and PowerBI (preferred) to analyze data and generate reports.
• Develop and deliver presentations to the Klauer Executive Team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve supply chain challenges.
• Support business operations with tasks involving economics, accounting, and finance principles.
• Contribute to supply chain planning, inventory management, and demand forecasting projects.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Highly proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (PowerBI experience is a plus).
• Strong analytical skills with an interest in forecasting and data analysis.
• Problem-solver with a keen understanding of supply chain functions.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing setting.
• Business coursework completed (Economics, Accounting, Finance preferred).
• Effective communicator, capable of presenting to senior leadership.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Experience & Education:

• Pursuing a Supply Chain Degree at a college junior or senior level. 
• Previous work experience in a professional setting is preferred. 
  
  

Who is Klauer Manufacturing Company?

Founded in 1870, Klauer was built on hard work, quality products, and service. Our mission is to enable our customers in the building products industry to win through the quality, consistency, and predictability of everything we do. We have three locations in Dubuque, IA, where our goal is to provide our employees with a safe and family-oriented work environment for our employees. As a team, we maintain our mission through our cultural values and company priorities: safety, attitude, effort, and accountability.

Physical Demands:

Extended periods of sitting at a desk while working on a computer or attending meetings. Regular use of hands and fingers to type on a keyboard, operate a mouse, perform other computer-related tasks, and manipulate small objects. Ability to view computer screens for extended periods and differentiate colors, fonts, and details on the screen. Occasional lifting weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to reach for items stored in cabinets or on shelves above or below desk level. Ability to hear and speak clearly for communication purposes, both in person and over the phone. Ability to move within the office space, including walking to different areas, standing for short periods, and navigating around furniture and equipment. Endurance to maintain focus and productivity during regular working hours. Maintaining proper posture to prevent strain or injury, including adjusting chair and monitor heights for ergonomic comfort.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Iowa Civil Rights Commission Chapter 216, it is the policy of Klauer Manufacturing to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Klauer Manufacturing Company. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department.