Integrated Supply Chain Summer Internship Positions

Location: Columbus, IN, United States Department: Supply Chain Planning

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

Manufacturing

Assists with the planning, design, purchase, and/or implementation of integrated manufacturing, assembly or fabrication processes in a manufacturing plant.

Helps determine the manufacturing processes required to achieve manufacturing  goals according to product specification.

Works with engineering to identify problems with product and performance; may recommend solutions or enhancements.

Assists with plans and designs methods to improve efficiency in production.

Work to improve equipment availability and capability by utilizing continuous improvement tools and working cross functionally.

Define manufacturing standard working methods.

Planning and Logistics

To plan and maintain daily Supply Chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management or order fulfillment.

Ensures internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are met.

Develop planning system strategies to improve signals across the supply chain

Monitor and adjust parameters in the planning system.

Use common processes tools, and information systems.

Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators to identify areas for improvement and action plans.

Execute the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area.

Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks Work closely with stakeholders - internal and/or external to develop short-term, tactical improvements.

Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain

Participate in functional process improvement teams

Purchasing / Supplier Management

Provides support for purchasing system strategy.

Analyzes system to identify opportunities for improvement.

Trains internal customers to use purchasing systems.

Supports full flow of electronic sourcing process, including user training.

Understands, maintains and improves category hierarchy.

Implements and maintains purchasing catalogs through coordination with suppliers and sourcing managers.

Participates in benchmarking and improving purchasing systems and processes.

Analyzes e-sourcing and catalog usage and assists Corporate Indirect Purchasing (CIP) in meeting goals for utilization.

Coordinates globally with all of CIP for e-sourcing and catalogs.

Provides training, support, identifies issues and escalates to Purchasing Systems Analyst for all purchasing.

Communicates with global help desk and purchase order administrators any applicable changes or issues.

Coaches and trains peers, sourcing managers and suppliers globally on the use of applicable purchasing systems.

Quality

Applies the principles of product quality planning, evaluation, and control in support of the manufacturing and installation operations of the organization.

Responsible for applicable systems related to plant customer issues such as corrective action requests, supplier corrective action requests, nonconforming material reports, etc.

Leads containment activities.

Facilitates continuous improvement quality activities to reduce the potential for defects and ensures continual  improvement in process and product design.

Ensures products and process development meet quality standards.

Identifies problems, prioritizes actions, leads or participates in Six Sigma projects.

Participates in change management activities by verifying products and processes, developing key measures, and analyzing data for decision support.

Conducts audits of processes and quality systems.

Works with purchasing to improve the quality of purchased parts.

Serve as a quality technical resource to other functional areas.

Facilities

Monitors the functioning of building systems including electrical, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC), structural, mechanical, fire/life safety, etc.

Leads project management and oversees contractors for moderately complex facilities renovation projects entailing mechanical, structural, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC), electrical, production floor arrangement, etc.

Documents repairs and maintenance completed.

Advises technicians and line workers on basic repairs and maintenance requirements

To be successful in this role you will need the following

Supply Chain Knowledge

Analytical Thinking and Reasoning

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)

Relationship Management

Ensures accountability

Customer Focus

Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors (including MET and EET), All Supply Chain and Logistics Related Majors, Economics, Informatics, Statistics, Occupational Safety and Health, and Environmental majors considered.

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level (Non-Technical)

Bachelor's - $3,500 - $4,400

Master's - $5,600

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level (Technical)

Bachelor's - $3,900 - $4,800

Master's - $6,000

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Internship program criteria

Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college/university

Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred

Must be able to complete a minimum of 4-months to 6-months or a maximum of a 12-months commitment

Must be able to complete 40 hours per week

Willingness to learn from others on the job

Must be currently residing within the continental U.S.

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