2027 Summer Corporate Intern- Supply Chain

Caterpillar; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Housing stipend

Relocation assistance

Medical coverage

Job summary

Caterpillar is offering a Manufacturing and Supply Chain Internship located in Decatur, Illinois. Interns will work 12 weeks at 40 hours per week, engaging in key projects including logistics and supply chain analysis while building professional networks.

The role requires candidates to be enrolled in relevant degree programs with a minimum GPA of 2.8. Benefits include accrued paid time off, a housing stipend, and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time in a relevant degree program.
• Must have completed 30 semester hours before starting internship.
• Relocation required for the work location.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain supply chain processes for output excellence.
• Evaluate logistics processes to maximize efficiency.
• Support sales and operations process by ensuring inventory availability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Full-time enrollment in a 4-year university

Minimum 2.8 GPA

Job description

Career Area: Students and Graduates

About the Role

Caterpillar's Manufacturing and Supply Chain Intern program seeks students currently enrolled in a four-year university to work alongside supply chain professionals and apply themselves to project work within their teams. Interns will have assignments that provide significant learning opportunities, network with management, develop business skills, conduct presentations, and measure their success through performance and evaluation.

What You Will Do

Internship is 12 weeks, 40 hours per week, with valuable networking across all levels of Caterpillar employees. Key project responsibilities include:

• Supply Chain – Analyzes and maintains assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts.
• Logistics – Continuous improvements for logistics processes to maximize efficiency, evaluating workflows, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Planning, Demand, & Orders – Participates in analyses to support businesses, determine sales and product demand, support the sales and operations process, and ensure inventory availability for assigned products.

What You Have – Skills and Experiences

• Analytical skills: initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, quickly gain and 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.

Internship Program Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full‑time in a 4‑year university/college in one of the following degree programs: Business Administration/Management with a focus/minor in Supply Chain, Statistics, Math or Logistics, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering/Technology, Logistics, 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 commute using reliable transportation.

Additional Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• 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.

Internship 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.
• Career discussion with leaders and experts.

Intern Benefits

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Volunteer Day.
• Housing stipend.
• Relocation assistance.
• Medical coverage.
• Voluntary benefits.

Summary Pay Range: $25.00 - $43.00

Intern Hourly Rate: An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.

Posting Dates

July 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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