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Job Overview: Leading the world's sustainable energy future, First Solar interns work around the globe/country in research and development, marketing, project development, information technology, engineering, energy services and much more. When you work at First Solar, you will be challenged every day and provided real world experience. You will be given the opportunity to find new solutions and develop new skills to further advance your skillset. At First Solar we strive to foster a culture that encourages innovation through collaboration, urging colleagues to take smart risks, learning from failures and course correcting, and owning personal accountability for contributing to our mission. Expected Length of Internship: Available to work in Summer 2024 with flexibility for full year 2024. As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, as long as it doesn't interfere with the essential functions of the position. Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Proven people/project leadership throughout your academic career (on- or off- campus) Education: Currently enrolled in a degree program for Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a closely related field Must currently be enrolled in a Bachelors, Master's or PhD program who is fulfilling a graduation requirement for their degree First Solar encourages all interns to register with their University Required Skills/Competencies: Highly motivated self-starter Ability to work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make tradeoff decisions quickly Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to make quick decisions Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to give/receive constructive feedback Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation and team building skills Knowledge of Oracle and/or other ERP system functionality is preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Basic Internship Scope (Project): In this role, you will be called upon to: Support the Global Strategic Sourcing team which will include responsibilities such as: Develop process focusing on manufacturing operations/returnable supplier packaging management with detailed requirements gathering, gap analysis, and process mapping. Establishing clear work instructions and job aids Training facilitation for new processes and technology Management of returnable supplier packaging process and externally facing supplier communications Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across the Global Supply Chain organization. Gain understanding of various supply chain functions and disciplines Assist in the analysis and development of supply chain metrics and business processes Perform other duties as required by leadership Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team. Reporting Relationships: This position will report to Commodity Manager - Global Strategic Sourcing. Travel: 0-5% domestic travel is required. Estimated Hourly Range: $17.00 - $25.00 US Physical Requirements: Office Physical Requirements: All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and feder