Sourcing Intern

Big Ass Who? We didn't set out to start a fan company. We set out to solve a problem—workplace discomfort. (Sorry, HR, not your kind.) Facilities become furnaces during the summer, but businesses still expect peak performance and productivity. Without providing the basic human right of comfort, that's just asinine. Seeing how overhead fans cooled California dairy cows begged a massive question for our founder. "Can a fan be made to revolutionize comfort for people?" he uttered. That's when the HVLS Fan Company was born—with the first-ever patented high-volume, low-speed fan. But that name? BOR-ing. And customers knew it. We kept getting calls asking, "Are you the guys who make those big ass fans?" Hell yeah, we are. And Big Ass Fans was born, complete with our own cheeky donkey mascot, Fanny. Today, we don't just move air, we transform experiences. Big Ass Fans deliver comfort where it counts. We build every product like lives depend on it. Because, turns out, they do. Our success is a result of the Big Ass Fans team's innovation. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. The successful candidate will bring passion, energy, and a "get it done" mentality to BAF and the industrial business and contribute in a meaningful way to realize the company's full potential in the market. Opportunity This role is designed to help shape the future of supplier performance and inventory optimization As a Sourcing Intern, you will be an integral part of the Big Ass Fans strategic sourcing and purchasing team. You'll help us deliver better, faster, and more efficiently while gaining valuable, deeper insight into supply management. A summer internship with the opportunity to make measurable impacts and gain hands on experience with real world sourcing challenges  What You'll Do

• Engage in direct communication with suppliers.
• Negotiate the use of our new system, Pay Mode X for improved payment terms resulting in cash flow improvement.
• Build analytics that examine forecast mix issues to improve inventory optimization.
• Standardize supplier stock level communication.
• Work on supplier performance reporting – alerting sourcing team of gaps to address.
• Organize sourcing contracts, bailment agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.

What You'll Bring Education or specific knowledge/training

• Actively pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related field, and will be enrolled for Fall 2026 Semester. 

 Specialized knowledge

• Advanced Microsoft office – i.e. Excel and PowerPoint

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lead in a cross-functional team setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Process improvement mindset

 Experience

• Strong understanding of supply chain processes 

Think you have what it takes, but your background doesn't perfectly align with this role? No sweat If this position gets your fan spinning, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you'll succeed with your unique skills in your application.  The Interview Process:

1. Our First Chat: You'll be speaking with a BAF Recruiter  In this phone conversation, you'll discuss the opportunity more in-depth, and talk through any questions you have, as well as cover any details that aren't covered in this job description
2. Hiring Manager Interview: This will be a virtual interview with the Sourcing Manager Here, you'll learn more about the scope of the summer project and cover all of the in-depth details of the position. An additional member of the team may also join this virtual meeting to provide insight from their role. 

How do you live life Big Ass? Wonder what it's like to walk through our Headquarters? Click here to get a virtual tour, and while you're at it, check out our Benefits and Perks Be a part of something BIG You're not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it's BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join our mission to make the world healthier, safer, and more productive to build something truly remarkable Why haven't you applied yet? Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at or call us

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