About the role#
This full-time summer internship is a minimum 10-week assignment based in Bettendorf, Iowa. You will join the Sales and Operation Planning team to support strategic initiatives focused on customer on-time delivery, supply chain visibility, and order fulfillment. You will work alongside supply chain, operations, and commercial teams to analyze business data and implement improvements. Each intern is paired with a manager and a mentor to support professional growth. The role includes opportunities to participate in the Intern Presentation Challenge, plant tours, and leadership sessions.
What you'll do#
- Support the development of a data capture process for on-time delivery misses, including the use of standardized reason codes.
- Analyze delivery data to identify major causes, trends, and opportunities for operational improvement.
- Co-facilitate Kaizen events to investigate and drive improvements in targeted areas.
- Document findings, recommendations, and process improvements.
- Present project results and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Expected graduation date between August 2027 and May 2028.
- Previous internship, co-op, research, or work experience in supply chain, operations, logistics, analytics, or manufacturing.
- Experience using Excel, Power BI, or similar data analysis tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
- Participation in extracurricular activities, student organizations, leadership roles, or community service.
- Interest in supply chain optimization, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Location & details#
- Location: Bettendorf, IA, USA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
- Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position requires the ability to obtain authorizations for export control compliance.
About Arconic
Arconic produces aluminum sheet, plate, and extrusions for various industrial applications. The company creates architectural products used in the aerospace, automotive, and building sectors. Founded in 2016, it operates as a public company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The organization employs over 10,000 people to support its manufacturing operations.
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