Business Intern

Description Johnson Outdoors - Sourcing & Purchasing Intern (1-Year Term) Internship Objective Provide structured, hands-on exposure to Johnson Outdoors (JO) Sourcing and Purchasing operations while delivering tangible value through data management, process documentation, supplier support, and analytics. This role supports Fishing Business Units (MK & EDC) and Shared Services under Strategic Sourcing. Overall Scope (12 Months) Support sourcing and buying operations Support supplier data integrity and performance tracking Support process documentation and standardization Support KPI reporting and automation initiatives Phase 1 - Foundation & Transactional Support (Months 1-3) Primary Focus: Learning JO systems, buying processes, and supplier fundamentals Purchase order follow-ups, shipment tracking, and receipt confirmations Supplier master data validation (lead time, pricing, MOQ, Incoterms) JDE / ERP data accuracy checks Maintain supplier onboarding documentation (NDA, audits, packaging) Attend sourcing and cross-functional meetings Key Deliverables: Cleaned supplier master data tracker Shipment follow-up log Supplier onboarding checklist Phase 2 - Analytics, KPI & Supplier Performance Support (Months 4-6) Primary Focus: Data analytics, reporting, and supplier performance visibility Maintain sourcing KPI trackers (cost, delivery, lead time, quality) Support supplier scorecard development and rollout Coordinate with IT/digital teams on KPI automation Prepare management-ready reports and dashboards Key Deliverables: Supplier scorecard templates Monthly KPI reports Automation improvement recommendations Phase 3 - Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement (Months 7-9) Primary Focus: Process standardization and knowledge capture Document standard work instructions (SOPs) for sourcing and buying Support process mapping (current vs future state) Assist with Supplier Collaboration / Quality platform setup Key Deliverables: Documented SOPs Process flow diagrams Supplier collaboration playbook Phase 4 - Strategic Support & Capstone Project (Months 10-12) Primary Focus: End-to-end sourcing exposure and strategic contribution Support cost savings and resourcing initiatives Assist lead-time risk and supplier risk analysis Deliver final capstone presentation to leadership Key Deliverables: Lead-time and risk analysis file Sourcing analytics summary deck Final intern presentation Skills Developed ERP / JDE exposure Sourcing and purchasing fundamentals Supplier performance management Excel analytics and dashboards Process documentation and continuous improvement Value to Johnson Outdoors Improves sourcing data accuracy and reporting bandwidth Accelerates supplier scorecard and KPI maturity Reduces administrative workload for buyers Builds early-career procurement talent pipeline Ideal Candidate Profile Background in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Analytics Strong Excel and analytical skills Detail-oriented with interest in sourcing operations Comfortable working cross-functionally Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.