About the role#
As a Supply Chain Intern, you will work directly with senior-level managers on process improvement and business system projects. You will gain hands-on experience by taking ownership of tasks across the supply chain, including supply and demand planning, inventory deployment, and stocking policies. This is a full-time, 10-week summer program.
What you'll do#
- Optimize supply and demand planning and develop inventory deployment strategies.
- Extract, report, and convert data into actionable information to support business decisions.
- Analyze the impact of expanding or contracting warehouse networks for specific product categories.
- Automate vendor lead time review and maintenance procedures.
- Build forecasts and production schedules for products or components.
- Simulate stocking strategies to recommend the lowest-total-cost options.
- Conduct root cause analysis on backordered or surplus products to suggest process improvements.
- Develop reports to detect outliers and potential issues before they impact the system.
- Support projects focused on service levels, inventory targets, and expense reduction.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering.
- Junior standing with a 3.0 minimum GPA preferred.
- Unrestricted permanent US work authorization.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organization, communication, data analysis, and follow-up skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement principles is a plus.
- Knowledge of database applications like Access or FoxPro is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Mundelein, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
About Medline Industries, LP
Medline Industries, LP manufactures and distributes medical-surgical products. The company provides supply chain solutions to healthcare providers across various care settings. It operates in more than 100 countries and maintains a global workforce of over 45,000 people. The corporate headquarters are located in Northfield, Illinois.
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