Wild Salmon Category Coordinator Intern
We are a company that is always looking to grow and improve, firmly believing that we must invest in our future leaders. The internship program at Pacific Seafood is a fantastic opportunity to match the career goals of students with hands-on and meaningful experiences with a company’s operations. Over the years, our interns have been instrumental in bringing innovative ideas into our company and we have dedicated ourselves to fostering the talent and skills of our interns in return.
By developing a thorough understanding of Pacific Seafood, an internship position will provide you with insight into the seafood industry and develop leadership, presentation, communication, and project management skills.
About the Position
As a Wild Salmon Category Coordinator, you will work in unison with our wild salmon category manager and team in Mukilteo, WA to support our consolidated fresh wild salmon program over the summer. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in purchasing and supply chain administration specific to the food industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to the primary project listed above, duties include but not limited to:
- Be a role model in promoting and applying The Pacific Seafood Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Teamwork and Excellence) at all times
- Process all vendor purchase orders and offset invoicing each week
- Track, record, and process all vendor credits
- Use our APC system to process 90% of our production
- Prepare project overview and presentation for executive leadership
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
Required:
- Currently pursuing a graduate degree
- Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics
- Must have experience simplifying complex information and presenting to diverse audiences
Preferred:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Valid driver’s license
B. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Desired
- Ability to cross-functionally network, influence, and utilize internal and external resources
- Inquisitive, creative, and process orientated mindset
- Basic business knowledge
- Self-starter. Requires limited direction or supervision
- Problem solver. Able to respond to problems by gathering research and feedback
- Accountability. Follows through on commitments
- Adaptable. Open to change and recovers from obstacles
- Ability to travel as needed
Pacific Seafood 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To Apply
In addition to the online application, please submit the following documents:
- A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages addressing:
- Your interest in the position and;
- How you meet the requested qualifications and skills of the position
- A current resume/CV
- Copies of unofficial transcript(s) from all postsecondary institutions attended