Summer Intern - Procurement, Inventory Control

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey offers paid internships, providing students with the opportunity to work with experienced professionals on assignments critical to building, operating, and maintaining transportation and infrastructure assets in New York and New Jersey. Assignments include hands-on projects where interns quickly become part of the team and help the agency with its mission of keeping the region moving. The diversity of our businesses creates a variety of opportunities for students to gain exposure to the work of a first-class public agency.

The Procurement Department is looking for an Inventory Control intern to join their team!

About the Procurement Department & Warehouse & Inventory Management Division: 

The Warehouse and Inventory Management (WIM) division is comprised of five Port Authority facility warehouses which support facility and fleet operations and two emergency equipment warehouses that store generators, light towers pumps, and AC/heater units which are deployed at the Office of Emergency Management's request during emergencies. The division also includes the Inventory Management division which is responsible for creating and maintaining service and requirements contracts needed to support the material needs at all Port Authority facilities. In addition to these core functions, this division oversees and administers the agency's Procurement Card Program, Gift Card Program, Surplus Sales, and Investment Recovery programs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the process of updating data in the SAP inventory management system to properly categorize warehouse items
• Expedite open orders, which involves contacting vendors to determine delivery dates
• Support projects to enhance the division's operations and increase customer service
• Analyze and research sustainable and environmentally friendly products to implement into warehouse inventory
• Assist in resolving vendor billing issues

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program through the Fall 2024 semester (August 2024 or beyond)
• Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Interest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey region
• Interest in public service and/or transportation
• Willingness to learn.

Desired:

• Supply Chain Management or related major
• Knowledge and interest in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Inventory Management
• Ability to problem-solve and demonstrate a high level of customer service

Internship Details:

• The start date will be Thursday, May 30 with an orientation that will take place at 4 World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan
• The internship will last 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 23
• This is a full-time internship (generally 5 days per week at 7.25 hours of work per day plus a 45-minute break)
• The format is expected to be fully in-person at Jersey Avenue Maintenance Building in Jersey City, NJ
• The hourly salary range is $17.20 to $28.85 (the hourly salary is determined by internship type and school year)
• These details are subject to change

How to Apply:

• Click "Apply Now"
• Follow the prompts
• Please submit the following with your application:
  1. A resume that clearly indicates your expected graduation date
  2. A cover letter detailing why you want to intern at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey