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Supply chain CPT roles span procurement, logistics, demand planning, and operations analysis, all fields where hands-on work directly satisfies degree requirements in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or operations research. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before your start date, and the role must tie to a specific course or program requirement.
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Responsible for assuring the continuous supply of direct and indirect material and services to support local and brand based goals. Minimize the total landed cost of material, optimize company’s cash flow through Strategic Sourcing Initiatives.
Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):
- Evaluates and acts upon the MRP requirements and Kanban levels for all direct material items. Generates and adjusts purchase orders to support production schedules. Effectively communicates areas of concern to appropriate departments, individuals and/or suppliers. Inputs, maintains, and adjusts records or transactions to ensure system validity
- Effectively communicates forecasted requirements to external suppliers
- Maintains department ‘MDI’ board driving improvements in S,Q,D,C,G
- Drives increased inventory turns and improved customer OTD by developing, implementing and managing pull-based material replenishment processes, including, but not limited to Kanban cards, vendor managed inventory and supplier consignments
- Support resourcing and out-sourcing projects by proactively planning materials to ensure uninterrupted flow of product to customers as required
- Working with Crane Supply Chain in the review, development and creation of new and existing suppliers
- Negotiating pricing by leveraging manufacturing techniques, volume buys/blanket orders, tooling vs machining, etc.
- Evaluating using catalogue and alternate parts to increase product rationalization and drive productivity improvements
- Consistent with Crane’s Operational Excellence focus, participates in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events that will eliminate waste and result in significant benefits (Growth, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) throughout the Supply Chain
- Promotes a spirit of cooperation throughout the supply chain to insure responsiveness to the customer
- Participate in quality improvements as per IATF 16949 2016 to ensure completed toll gates for DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and Process Capability studies for in house processes
- Ensure requirements of relevant standards like ISO 9001-2015, etc. are being consistently met and improved.
Essential Qualifications / Experience:
- In progress of achieving bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact-based decisions
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment
- Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Experience working with suppliers from low-cost regions (India, China, Eastern Europe, Etc.)
- Experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc)
- Knowledge and use of ERP systems
- Knowledge of supplier performance management practices, including supplier scorecards and performance metrics
EOE/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled
Salary range: $25.00 hourly. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position Summary:
Responsible for assuring the continuous supply of direct and indirect material and services to support local and brand based goals. Minimize the total landed cost of material, optimize company’s cash flow through Strategic Sourcing Initiatives.
Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):
- Evaluates and acts upon the MRP requirements and Kanban levels for all direct material items. Generates and adjusts purchase orders to support production schedules. Effectively communicates areas of concern to appropriate departments, individuals and/or suppliers. Inputs, maintains, and adjusts records or transactions to ensure system validity
- Effectively communicates forecasted requirements to external suppliers
- Maintains department ‘MDI’ board driving improvements in S,Q,D,C,G
- Drives increased inventory turns and improved customer OTD by developing, implementing and managing pull-based material replenishment processes, including, but not limited to Kanban cards, vendor managed inventory and supplier consignments
- Support resourcing and out-sourcing projects by proactively planning materials to ensure uninterrupted flow of product to customers as required
- Working with Crane Supply Chain in the review, development and creation of new and existing suppliers
- Negotiating pricing by leveraging manufacturing techniques, volume buys/blanket orders, tooling vs machining, etc.
- Evaluating using catalogue and alternate parts to increase product rationalization and drive productivity improvements
- Consistent with Crane’s Operational Excellence focus, participates in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events that will eliminate waste and result in significant benefits (Growth, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) throughout the Supply Chain
- Promotes a spirit of cooperation throughout the supply chain to insure responsiveness to the customer
- Participate in quality improvements as per IATF 16949 2016 to ensure completed toll gates for DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and Process Capability studies for in house processes
- Ensure requirements of relevant standards like ISO 9001-2015, etc. are being consistently met and improved.
Essential Qualifications / Experience:
- In progress of achieving bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact-based decisions
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment
- Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Experience working with suppliers from low-cost regions (India, China, Eastern Europe, Etc.)
- Experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc)
- Knowledge and use of ERP systems
- Knowledge of supplier performance management practices, including supplier scorecards and performance metrics
EOE/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled
Salary range: $25.00 hourly. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsSupply Chain CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a supply chain CPT role need to be in my declared major?
The work must be directly tied to your curriculum, not necessarily your exact major title. A computer science student enrolled in a supply chain analytics course can use CPT for a demand planning role if the DSO can draw a clear line between the job duties and that coursework. The connection to a specific course or program requirement is what matters.
Can I do CPT at a third-party logistics company or freight forwarder?
Yes. CPT authorization covers the employer named in your DSO approval, whether that's a manufacturer, a 3PL, or a freight forwarder. The employer type doesn't affect eligibility. What matters is that the duties, carrier management, warehouse coordination, customs compliance, align with your academic program and that your DSO approves that specific employer before your start date.
How do I find supply chain employers who are open to CPT students?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies with documented DOL Labor Condition Application activity in supply chain and operations roles. Employers who have filed LCAs before are generally more familiar with work authorization requirements and more likely to support CPT onboarding without internal HR friction.
What happens if my CPT supply chain role turns into a full-time offer?
CPT itself has no direct path to a visa, but a full-time offer lets you transition to OPT after graduation, and then potentially H-1B visa sponsorship. Supply chain roles, including logistics analyst, sourcing manager, and operations research analyst positions, commonly qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B, so the employer's willingness to file later is worth confirming before you accept.
Is full-time CPT allowed, and does it affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT is allowed but has a significant consequence: one year or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or less, has no impact on OPT. Many supply chain internships run as part-time or co-op arrangements precisely to preserve OPT, so clarify the expected hours before your DSO submits authorization.