Supply Chain Intern

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Department: Manufacturing and Supply Chain | Reports to: Director, Supply Chain

About the role

As a Supply Chain Intern, you will get broad exposure to our Supply Chain organization and leadership team. Our interns gain invaluable job experience, career development and leadership opportunities. You will receive both technical and leadership training to enhance your skill set. Interns work with cross-functional teams to drive performance improvements and receive a great introduction to our collaborative, fun and engaging culture. Interns will identify, work on, and present a project that will benefit you as well as the plant facility and our organization. This position is administrative support driven. It collaborates with all parties in the Supply Chain Department, and performs functions, and tasks in support of functional areas including Sourcing, Procurement, Inventory Control, Logistics and Distribution, and manufacturing scheduling/planning.

Responsibilities

• Procurement/Sourcing of materials at a regional and global level
• Material planning, fulfillment, logistics, and distribution
• Lean manufacturing principles (process improvements, manufacturing/process engineering)
• Project-oriented assignments with managerial support for growth, development, and evaluation/feedback
• Develop and drive supply chain optimization
• Work within the Sourcing/Procurement function driving strategic initiatives
• Evaluate strategic data analytics that drives recommendations
• Execute process improvements within the Supply Chain function
• Supply and demand planning
• Logistics & Distribution regionally and globally
• Support functional areas: Sourcing, Procurement, Inventory Control, Logistics and Distribution, manufacturing scheduling/planning

Requirements

• 3.0 cumulative overall GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale)
• Currently a full-time student, junior status or higher pursuing a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Operations Management, Finance, or related business discipline
• Completed the "core" coursework for chosen discipline
• Strong initiative and ability to work in teams and individually without direct supervision
• Proficient in basic computer programs/business software: Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Willing to relocate to commutable distance to Hamel, MN from approximately May–August 2027
• Available to work a minimum of 12 weeks

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to ambiguous problems
• Self‑starter with ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to a career in Supply Chain, Procurement/Sourcing, and Operational Mgmt. in a manufacturing company
• Demonstrated analytic approach to problem‑solving
• Knowledge of LEAN or Continuous Improvement practices
• Leadership experience