Title: Supply Chain Rotating Internship, Summer 2025

Location: Houston, TX

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI)

is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray:

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Internship Summary:

Kuraray's paid internship program allows students the opportunity to obtain valuable, applicable work experience in a fast-paced, and challenging environment. The program blends real-world experience with an extensive overview of the chemical industry. Knowledgeable mentors will provide guidance as you gain professional hands-on experience. The internship will be 13 weeks in duration for the summer of 2025 with flexible start dates. Student interns must be able to work full-time.

The internship will be split between a major project and daily tasks.

No Housing will be provided as part of the internship.

The Supply Chain Intern will rotate through core supply chain functions during their internship: logistics operations, logistics procurement, and product management. Opportunities will include learning about the various roles and functions within supply chain, exposure to a variety of experienced supply chain professionals, and working with team members to accomplish function specific tasks and meet project deadlines. Assignments will be driven by current business needs at time of internship. The intern position will lay the groundwork for future careers by gaining real world experience in support of Kuraray's supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

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• Learn the business of the logistics industry
• Active participation in the warehouse management process, ocean freight export process, and vendor KPI management
• Introduction to the logistics procurement function role and responsibilities at Kuraray America, Inc.
  • Hands on participation in the bidding process, bid evaluations, awards of contracts and legal terms, conditions, and concepts
  • Logistics network optimization activities
• Support the US Product Management team with various tasks and projects to ensure the availability, as well as the accuracy, of inventory for products sold to the market
  • Targeted focus on the monitoring of inventory levels across multiple warehouses and the creation of automatic triggers in response to live data using PowerBI as the reporting tool
• Identify various business issues and provide solutions via research

Qualifications

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Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

Pursuing a B.S., B.A, or graduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or relevant degree

Completed at least two years of college education before beginning internship

Strong academic performance minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA and extracurricular achievement

Demonstrated communication and leadership skills

Above average computer skills (Excel, MS SharePoint, Power BI)

Ability to communicate and gather input from various sources

Ability to plan and organize the work and document progress clearly and concisely

Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track record of adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity

Must have legal U.S. working authorization to participate in the program