2027 Summer Corporate Intern- Supply Chain

Caterpillar; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Day

Housing Stipend

Relocation Assistance

Medical coverage

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar's Manufacturing and Supply Chain Intern program invites students to work alongside supply chain professionals to gain hands-on project experience within their teams. Interns will have assignments that provide learning opportunities and will network with management across the company.

The internship runs 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week). It is onsite five days a week in Peoria, IL, with relocation available.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university/college.
• Major in Business Administration/Management with a focus/minor in Supply Chain, Statistics, Math or Logistics, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering/Technology, Logistics, MIS, SCM, or related degrees.
• Must have 30 completed semester hours before the start of the internship.
• Minimum 2.8/4.0 GPA (no rounding).
• Must be able to relocate to indicated work location for the duration of the internship and commute.
• Top candidates may have project or team leadership experience.
• Previous internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supply Chain: analyzes and maintains assigned processes, contributes to continuous improvement.
• Logistics: improve processes, evaluate workflows, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions.
• Planning, Demand, & Orders: analyze data to support sales and operations and ensure inventory availability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multi-project management

Collaboration across cultures

Strong communication skills

Inclusive environment

Recognition of team contributions

Education

4-year university enrollment

30 semester hours completed

GPA 2.8/4.0

Willing to relocate

Job description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating 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 live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

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 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 can 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.

What You Will Do

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. You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have experiences including (but not limited to):

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

What You Have - Skills and Experiences

• 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

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 the 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 Grade Point Average (no rounding) at current institution.
• Must be able to relocate to 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.
• Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States.

Intern Benefits

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

Pay and Hours

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.

Location and Working Arrangements

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Must be able to relocate to indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation.

Equal Opportunity Information

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.