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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who create stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen with our customers, where we work, and where we live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar's Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Order-to-Delivery (MSOD) Intern program seeks students currently enrolled in a four‑year university to work alongside supply chain professionals to learn and apply themselves to project work within their teams.

Interns will have assignments that provide them with experience and significant learning opportunities. In addition to this work, interns can network with management throughout the company to learn about Caterpillar areas outside their assigned team. Students deepen their business skills in their assignments through team and business partner interactions, develop their skills, conduct presentations, and measure their success through the performance and evaluation process.

You'll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. The internship is a 40‑hour‑per‑week assignment lasting 12 weeks.

• Supply Chain: Analyze and maintain assigned processes that produce output excellence, build expertise for the assigned process area, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Logistics: Continuous improvements for logistics processes to maximize efficiency and productivity, evaluate logistics processes and workflows, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for process‑related concerns.
• Planning, Demand, & Orders: Participate in analyses to support businesses, determine sales and product demand supporting the sales and operations process, and ensure availability of inventory for assigned products.

• Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking capabilities.
• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge.
• Success in collaborating with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment.
• Ensure all team members' contributions are recognized and valued.

• Must be enrolled full‑time in a 4‑year university/college in a relevant degree program (Business Administration/Management with a focus/minor in Supply Chain, Statistics, Math, Logistics, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering/Technology, Management Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or other relevant degrees) at the time of application and throughout the program.
• Must have 30 completed semester hours before the start of the internship.
• If a transfer student, must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4‑year university.
• Minimum 2.8/4.0 cumulative GPA (no rounding) at current institution.
• Must be able to relocate to the indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation.

Top candidates can also have:

• Project or Team Leadership experience.
• Previous internship, co‑op, or research/relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application.
• Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States.
• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
• Relocation is available to those that qualify.
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.
• Besides exciting work, Corporate Interns will experience: comprehensive internship orientation, tours of state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and research facilities, product demonstration, mentorship programs, various social events, networking with leadership, business skill building, and career discussion with leaders and experts.

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Housing Stipend
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical coverage
• Voluntary benefits

December 3, 2025 - March 30, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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