Priscilla Rodriguez learns the art of supply chain during her internship

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Priscilla Rodriguez learns the art of supply chain during her internship

08/15/2024

Get to know one of our Entergy Texas interns

Meet Priscilla Rodriguez, a procurement intern at Entergy Texas. She's from Spring, Texas, majors in supply chain management, and is entering her junior year at the University of Houston.

Landing this internship at the end of her sophomore year, Priscilla was excited to get hands-on experience in supply chain management and prepare for concepts she'll learn in school this upcoming semester.

"My experience as an intern at Entergy Texas emphasized the importance of communication and not being afraid to ask questions," said Priscilla. "I now feel more empowered when working on projects with teams at school or in professional settings."

This summer, Priscilla worked alongside members of the procurement and supply chain organization, identifying root causes and recommending potential solutions tochallenges regarding at-risk and long-lead materials.

She also visited various sites, such as the Sabine Power Plant and New Orleans Power Station, where she gained insight on how both facilities are critical in delivering power to Entergy customers.

Additionally, she partnered with five other procurement and supply chain interns to implement artificial intelligence in the company's strategic sourcing process.

"Our capital projects portfolio is growing at a rapid pace, and securing the needed long-lead equipment is critical to the success of these projects," said Cade Clanton, sustainable generation and supply chain manager at Entergy."Having Priscilla come in with fresh eyes, giving her perspective on our processes and offering implementable solutions has been great to see."

In her spare time, Priscilla enjoys collecting vinyl records, watching movies, and traveling.

The Entergy Intern Programprovides students and recent graduates with an opportunity to jump-start their careers, maximize their work experience, and create a pathway for possible full-time employment.

This pipeline for entry-level talent has produced more than 550 full-time Entergy employees in the past five years.