About this role
Company Description:
Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.
***Supply Chain Co-Op Fall 2026
Job Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, the candidate will assist and support Supply Chain professionals by being involved in the interaction and learning about various techniques and processes related to the specific Supply Chain area. Experiences could include:
- Direct interaction and communication with suppliers
- Annual spend analysis
- Supplier engagement and site visits
- Supplier risk analysis
- Supporting strategic sourcing plans
- Cost reduction initiatives
- Negotiation
- Replenishment strategies
- SAP and E-commerce utilization
- Strategic new product development
- Country of origin determination
- Tariff data collection and review
- Manufacturing plant and branch site visits
- Facilitate problem solving meetings
- End of term report out to Supply Chain leadership
***Multiple positions are open for purchased materials planning, direct and indirect sourcing, new product development sourcing, trade compliance, logistics and data analytics. Crown will place students in an assignment that best fits the company’s needs and students’ interests, skills, and prior experiences.
Job Qualifications:
- This position requires the candidate to be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of these areas: Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Operations, MIS, Finance, General Business Marketing, or Pre-Corporate Law.
- Good analytical and communication skills required.
Work Authorization:
Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
No agency calls please.
EOE Veterans/Disabilities
Other facts
About Crown Equipment Corporation
Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies. Crown’s award-winning line of lift trucks maintains a reputation for advanced product design, engineering and integrated manufacturing processes. Offering a broad range of forklifts, as well as automation and fleet management technologies, Crown seeks to provide customers with forward thinking and innovative solutions designed to improve performance and lower operating costs.
Headquartered in New Bremen, Ohio, Crown’s products are defining the future of material handling throughout the world. For more information, visit crown.com
What you'll do
- The candidate will assist Supply Chain professionals and engage in various techniques and processes related to Supply Chain. Responsibilities include supplier interaction, spend analysis, risk analysis, and supporting strategic sourcing plans.
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