Supply Chain Intern

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Supply Chain Intern to join our team in San Salvador, El Salvador. This internship offers hands-on experience in supply chain management, including purchasing, logistics, transportation, warehouse management, and inventory control, within a real humanitarian operation.

The intern will be part of the Supply Chain team in the CAMEX region and will report to the Supply Chain Officer. Through a rotation plan, the intern will participate in key areas of the supply chain function, with increasing responsibilities and at least one improvement project with its own deliverable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn about humanitarian purchasing processes, warehouse and inventory management, asset control, and tracking tools in Excel/Power BI.
• Support the preparation of requests, market studies in operational areas, supplier database, and logistical coordination of shipments and distributions.
• Assist in receiving, verifying, and recording merchandise in the warehouse, as well as in cyclic counts, periodic inventory reconciliations, and monitoring expiration dates and storage conditions.
• Provide direct support to emergency purchasing and logistics distribution projects, in coordination with program teams.
• Collect and analyze basic information from suppliers, delivery times, and costs to support team decision-making.

Requirements:

• Student in the last cycles or recent graduate (maximum 12-18 months after graduation) of Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Administration, International Trade, or related fields.
• No prior work experience required. Experience in academic projects, internships, or volunteer work related to purchasing, logistics, or inventories is valued.
• Disposition to learn, proactivity, responsibility, organization, attention to detail, good communication, and teamwork.
• Intermediate Excel skills; basic knowledge of Power BI or other data analysis tools is desirable.

What We Offer:

• Practical experience in supply chain management within a humanitarian organization.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to improving the lives of millions of people worldwide.
• Certificate of completion and reference letter at the end of the internship.