Business Intern Job at Johnson Outdoors, Mankato, MN

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  • Johnson Outdoors
  • Mankato, MN

Job Description

Johnson Outdoors Sourcing & Purchasing Intern (1-Year Term)

Internship Objective

Provide structured hands-on exposure to Johnson Outdoors (JO) Sourcing and Purchasing operations while delivering tangible value through data management process documentation supplier support and analytics. This role supports Fishing Business Units (MK & EDC) and Shared Services under Strategic Sourcing.

Overall Scope (12 Months)

  • Support sourcing and buying operations
  • Support supplier data integrity and performance tracking
  • Support process documentation and standardization
  • Support KPI reporting and automation initiatives

Phase 1 Foundation & Transactional Support (Months 13)

Primary Focus: Learning JO systems buying processes and supplier fundamentals

  • Purchase order follow-ups shipment tracking and receipt confirmations
  • Supplier master data validation (lead time pricing MOQ Incoterms)
  • JDE / ERP data accuracy checks
  • Maintain supplier onboarding documentation (NDA audits packaging)
  • Attend sourcing and cross-functional meetings

Key Deliverables:

  • Cleaned supplier master data tracker
  • Shipment follow-up log
  • Supplier onboarding checklist

Phase 2 Analytics KPI & Supplier Performance Support (Months 46)

Primary Focus: Data analytics reporting and supplier performance visibility

  • Maintain sourcing KPI trackers (cost delivery lead time quality)
  • Support supplier scorecard development and rollout
  • Coordinate with IT/digital teams on KPI automation
  • Prepare management-ready reports and dashboards

Key Deliverables:

  • Supplier scorecard templates
  • Monthly KPI reports
  • Automation improvement recommendations

Phase 3 Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement (Months 79)

Primary Focus: Process standardization and knowledge capture

  • Document standard work instructions (SOPs) for sourcing and buying
  • Support process mapping (current vs future state)
  • Assist with Supplier Collaboration / Quality platform setup

Key Deliverables:

  • Documented SOPs
  • Process flow diagrams
  • Supplier collaboration playbook

Phase 4 Strategic Support & Capstone Project (Months 1012)

Primary Focus: End-to-end sourcing exposure and strategic contribution

  • Support cost savings and resourcing initiatives
  • Assist lead-time risk and supplier risk analysis
  • Deliver final capstone presentation to leadership

Key Deliverables:

  • Lead-time and risk analysis file
  • Sourcing analytics summary deck
  • Final intern presentation

Skills Developed

  • ERP / JDE exposure
  • Sourcing and purchasing fundamentals
  • Supplier performance management
  • Excel analytics and dashboards
  • Process documentation and continuous improvement

Value to Johnson Outdoors

  • Improves sourcing data accuracy and reporting bandwidth
  • Accelerates supplier scorecard and KPI maturity
  • Reduces administrative workload for buyers
  • Builds early-career procurement talent pipeline

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Background in Supply Chain Business Engineering or Analytics
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills
  • Detail-oriented with interest in sourcing operations
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally

Required Experience:

Intern

Job Tags

Full time, Internship

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