Avanos Medical Looking for US Intern – Supply Chain at Alpharetta, GA  Full Time

Requisition ID:5385

Job Title:US Intern – Supply Chain

Job Country:United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

The Avanos COVID-19 Vaccine Policy: This Policy applies to U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees & Avanos leadership: All U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of being fully vaccinated does not need to be disclosed until a job offer has been made but must be submitted within 48 hours after the acceptance of the job offer. If you have a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice that precludes you from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, you may apply for an exemption or deferral after you accept the job offer and before your scheduled start date. The reasonable accommodation provided to the employee, if any, will depend on the employee’s job and the applicable facts, but it may include weekly COVID-19 testing and masking requirements. New hires who do not submit, before their scheduled start date, proof of being fully vaccinated or a request for a reasonable accommodation will have their job offer revoked.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter.We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit .

AvanosCO-OP/Intern:Supply Chain Engineer

TheProgram

The AvanosCO-OP/Internprogram is a unique experience giving current students the opportunity towork one or more termsunder the direction of an experienced engineerassisting and executing real workin the area of medical device product development, sustaining,andsupply chain execution.CO-OP/Intern Positions may be available in Research & Development (R&D), Quality Assurance & Regulatory, or Supply Chain & Procurement.

These full-time (40 hours/week), paid positions that are 11-12 weeks in length and typically reflect the standard school semester. Positions are available during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Avanos’ main office locationis located inAlpharetta, GA and housing assistance is currently offered for out of state students. Most positions require a flex work arrangement (some time in the office, some work done from a non-office location – e.g. home office).

During the program, studentswill be matched up witha Mentor andwill get exposure to various meet-and-greets withsenior leadership, networking opportunities, and social events with fellow co-ops.

TheRole

The individual in this role shall assist in Supply Chain activities in support ofone or multiple product portfolios. Supply Chain activities may include task related to Procurement, Distribution, Manufacturing, Operations and Cost Optimization work. Individuals are expected to execute technical tasks in support Supply Chain optimization and maintenance including the following: analysis of data related to the Supply Chain using Excel and other statistical software, interaction with the end-to-end Supply Chain including vendors and manufacturer. Applicants are expected to possess a solid understanding of Supply Chain principles (Ex. Logistics) and statistical analysis (Ex. Tolerance interval calculations).

Responsibilities:

1. Provide support for designated projects related to optimizing, maintaining, or updating the Supply Chain for various product lines and

2. Supporting vendor sourcing work for projects

3. Perform statistical analysis to make sound recommendations on process gaps and cost optimization

4. Actively engage in formal and informal written and verbal communication within the team and with cross functional team members.

5. Resolve technical problems. Identify or create solutions for technical problems using systematic problem-solving and statistical methodologies.

6. Work to maintain Supply Chain performance and quality by assisting with issues that impact the end-to-end Supply Chain:

• Establish and recommend metrics that indicate Supply Chain health

• Creation and maintenance of process maps

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineeringin Process

• Minimum GPA of 3.0out of cumulative 4.0 GPA

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on afull timebasis and does not require sponsorship in the future for an employment visa

• Must be able to participate full time (40 hours/week) as part of the intern cohort

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree student with sophomore or Junior Level class standing

• Previous Internship experience is a strong plus

• Effectivecommunication skills:listening, writing, speaking and oral presentations

• Strong technical acumen,problem solving, self-motivated, and independent.

• Proven collaboration with cross-functional/multi-disciplinary teams, especially technical development teams.

• Familiar with good documentation practices (protocols, data analysis and reports)

• Knowledge within the medical device industry including quality requirements and regulatory requirements

• Working knowledge of solid modeling using Solidworks

• Experiencewith report writing and test protocols

• Strong knowledge of Statistical Methods

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please .

Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees – through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

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