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Supply Chain Co-Op

At Community Coffee, every cup tells a story. As America's #1 family-owned and operated retail coffee brand, we blend cherished traditions with innovative thinking to create a dynamic, fast-paced environment that's as energizing as our coffee. Here, you'll thrive in a setting that challenges you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day. Join our family and transform your passion for coffee into a rewarding careerwhere every day is an opportunity to craft exceptional experiences and build lasting connections.

The Supply Chain Co-Op will gain hands-on experience supporting all aspects of Community Coffee's Supply Chain, including planning, procurement, logistics, and operations. This role provides a unique opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world business challenges within a dynamic consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment.

The Co-Op will partner with supply chain professionals and cross-functional teams to analyze data, identify process improvements, and contribute to projects that enhance efficiency, service, and overall performance across the end-to-end supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Support demand, supply, and production planning activities, including data collection, forecasting, and schedule management.
• Assist with procurement operations such as supplier communications, purchase order tracking, and sourcing analysis.
• Partner with logistics to monitor inbound and outbound shipments, identify potential service delays, and support inventory management accuracy.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across planning, warehousing, and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Sales, Finance, Operations, and Quality) to support initiatives that drive service, cost, and efficiency improvements.
• Compile and analyze data to create dashboards, reports, and presentations for supply chain leadership.
• Contribute to sustainability and waste-reduction efforts within the supply chain network.
• May be asked to perform additional duties as necessary

Position Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management at Southeastern Louisiana University.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited co-op program and eligible to work full-time during the Spring 2026 semester.
• Completion of sophomore year or higher preferred.
• Prior internship, co-op, or related experience in supply chain or manufacturing environment a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data-driven tools; familiarity with ERP or planning systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn, contribute, and grow within a leading CPG organization.
• Internal Only: Experience with Community Coffee, even if unrelated, may fulfill this requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager with approval from Human Resources

Learning Objectives

• Understand the end-to-end supply chain within a CPG manufacturing environment.
• Apply classroom learning to real business situations through cross-functional projects.
• Strengthen data analysis, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Gain exposure to enterprise systems, supply chain planning tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Foundational Competencies

• Builds Trust
• Continuous Learner
• Customer Centric
• Effective Communication
• Integrity
• Results Oriented

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

• Frequently required to sit
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

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