Supply Chain Excellence Intern
About OXEA:
OXEA is a global manufacturer of Oxo Intermediates and Oxo Performance Chemicals with around 1,200 employees worldwide. Our products are used in various applications such as paints and coatings, lubricants and functional fluids, and personal care products.
Houston, US, 77056
OXEA Corporation Company Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals
Oxo products are the core competency of OXEA Corporation. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,400 OXEA employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, China and the Netherlands, we produce intermediates and derivatives.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a motivated and willing learner to support our Order to Cash (OTC) automation and continuous improvement efforts. This internship provides hands-on experience working with enterprise systems, automation tools, and data analytics initiatives within a dynamic supply chain organization. The intern will spend approximately 75% of their time supporting SAP ERP system updates focused primarily in the OTC process area, including master data maintenance, table updates, and e-Commerce setups. The selected candidate will gain exposure to SAP and Elemica platforms while helping automate customer order entry processes and improve customer service levels.The role will collaborate with customers, Customer Relations Specialists, the Business Process Specialist (BPS) team, and Supply Chain functional leads. Additional opportunities may include dashboard development, workflow automation, and data analysis projects using tools such as SQL, Python, R, or Power BI.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Support onboarding of customers to the Elemica Quicklink Order Automation Gen-AI system
- Perform SAP ERP system updates and maintenance activities
- Assist with master data management and e-Commerce setup activities
- Support dashboard creation, reporting, and data analysis initiatives
- Assist with workflow automation and continuous improvement projects
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, and Customer Relations teams
Qualifications Required
- Actively enrolled in a 4-year college or university program
- Available May through August with a minimum 3-month commitment
- Pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Computer Information Systems, or related field
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Interest in ERP systems, automation, and business process improvement
Preferred
- Sophomore or Junior standing
- Experience or coursework in SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
- Interest in supply chain, data analytics, or process automation
- Comfortable learning and working directly within enterprise systems
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience with SAP ERP and Elemica platforms
- Exposure to supply chain and Order to Cash business processes
- Experience supporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Opportunity to develop technical and analytical skills in a real-world business environment
- Collaboration with experienced professionals across multiple business functions
Work Schedule
- Hybrid: In office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote Tuesday and Friday
All Employees are invited to participate regardless of race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, disability or veteran status, and any other criterion prescribed by law.
OXEA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Houston