Intern Supply Chain

Parker Hannifin; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Houston, TX offers a Supply Chain Internship starting December 2026. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to end-to-end materials flow in a manufacturing setting, collaborating with planning, purchasing, production, logistics, and quality to ensure on-time delivery and optimized inventory.

Interns contribute to continuous improvement, pull and analyze data with KPI dashboards, and help identify risks with mitigation actions across the supply base and logistics network.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or industrial systems engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership demonstrated through roles in class, student organizations, work, internships, or activities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with Power BI and database reporting software.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks; embrace lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Parker teams to support cross-functional initiatives.
• Observe work and participate in hands-on projects and assignments.
• Maintain communication with program coach for feedback on assignments.
• Prepare and analyze timely reports to support informed decisions.
• Prioritize tasks, meet commitments, and provide excellent customer service.
• Attend related training and apply it in assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or industrial systems engineering

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Position Summary

***This role will start in December 2026***

The Parker Supply Cain Internship Program develops emerging talent through hands-on exposure to Supply Chain. In this internship, incumbents will get exposure to end-to-end materials flow in a manufacturing environment, collaborating with planning, purchasing, production, logistics, and quality to ensure on-time delivery and optimized inventory. This internship will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, pull and analyze data using KPI dashboards and reports, and helps identify risks and mitigation actions across the supply base and logistics network. This paid internship includes measurable goals and mentorship and serves as a potential pathway to our Supply Chain Leadership Development program or direct hire opportunities.

Responsibilities

Through guidance of Supply Chain Leadership, the Supply Chain Intern will learn and perform various aspects of the function by:

• Collaborating with various Parker teams, including customer service, engineering, accounting, quality, and marketing to support cross-functional initiatives.
• Observing work assignments performed by others and actively participating in hands-on projects and/or special assignments.
• Maintaining communication with program coach/mentor to provide feedback on departmental assignments and program improvements.
• Prepare and analyze timely reports summarizing business activities and project statuses to support informed decision-making.
• Prioritize tasks effectively, meet commitments, and take proactive ownership of challenges while providing excellent customer service.
• Attend related training and apply it in work assignments.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or Industrial Systems Engineering or related fields. Preferrable junior class status.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership desire and experience demonstrated through roles in class, student organizations, work or internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, and experience using Power BI & database reporting software.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and instructions regarding the scope of assignments and determine priority. Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Geographic mobility preferred.

Conditions of Employment

• This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident ["green card" holders] or have refugee or asylee status).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.