About the role#
This is a 12-week paid internship focused on forecast planning and inventory management. You will work on projects that drive business results while gaining hands-on experience in supply chain operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve inventory strategy and cost recovery.
What you'll do#
- Develop and execute processes to manage excess and obsolete inventory.
- Collaborate with Finance and Warehouse teams to set inventory strategy at the plant and network levels.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Sales departments through the Material Review Board and discount-outlet processes.
- Maintain network inventory controls and targets.
- Analyze inventory health, levels, seasonality, and new-product-introduction impacts.
- Identify ways to recover costs and free up warehouse space.
- Create a standard operating procedure for future use.
- Present a final overview of your process, results, lessons learned, and remaining challenges.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering (Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical).
- Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Full-time availability for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Reliable transportation to the work location.
- Strong communication, project management, and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Basic Excel knowledge is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About James Hardie
James Hardie manufactures fiber cement and fiber gypsum building products. The company serves homeowners and building professionals through the production of exterior siding, trim, and backerboard. It maintains operations across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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