Intern Supply Chain

Parker Hannifin; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is offering a Fall Internship in Lexington, KY for students in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related fields. The role focuses on inventory management, procurement, and production scheduling under guidance from the Materials Manager. Candidates must be U.S.

citizens or permanent residents and will gain hands-on experience in a global engineering company. The internship emphasizes data analysis, supplier collaboration, and process improvements within a cross-functional

Qualifications

• Entry-level internship for current students pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data related to spending and inventory to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Review open purchase orders and follow-up actions as needed.
• Collaborate with suppliers to obtain updated surveys and certifications.
• Review supplier details in Parker PHConnect and support category management.
• Assist in supplier management assessments and premium freight authorization.
• Participate in Kaizen events or high-performance teams.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

PHConnect

Job description

Job Description

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

This Supply Chain Fall Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in Supply Chain Management, working with cutting‑edge technology in a dynamic, cross‑functional environment. You'll be able to make a real impact while building valuable skills for your future career.

An entry level position for a high energy, detail oriented and organized individual pursing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field of study. This role will focus on projects related to inventory management, strategic procurement, and production scheduling. The Supply Chain Intern will report to the Materials Manager and/or Division Supply Chain Manager to make contributions in support of our service to customers and the company's Win Strategy. Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

• Analyze data related to spending and inventory management to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.


• Review open purchase orders to assess the need for follow‑up actions.


• Collaborate with suppliers to obtain updated supplier qualification system surveys and certifications.


• Utilize Parker PHConnect to review and update supplier details and category management.


• Support team members in completing tasks such as supplier management assessments and premium freight authorization.


• Participate in Kaizen event or a High‑Performance Team.

Qualifications

• Junior/Senior during 2026-2027 school year in Business Administration, Business Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Operations or a related field of study with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.


• Proficient to Advanced skills with Microsoft Suite with strong interest in managing large data sets.


• Demonstrated history of problem‑solving.


• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi‑task and detail orientated.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work in a team environment.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive 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.

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