Supply Chain Analytics Intern (Logistics, Scheduling & Inventory Management)- Summer 2027

Nucor Corporation; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Nucor Brandenburg in Brandenburg, KY invites a student intern to apply operations research and data analytics to logistics, scheduling, and inventory challenges. You will help build models, audit data quality, and translate findings into business cases for leadership.

The role supports continuous improvement across supply chain processes while collaborating with purchasing, IT, and logistics teams in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Industrial or Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Rising junior or senior standing.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel.
• Working knowledge of a data analysis or programming tool (Python, R, or SQL).
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Applying operations research and data analytics methods to logistics, scheduling, or inventory challenges.
• Building and validating optimization or analytics models using data from reports and tools.
• Auditing and stress-testing data to ensure accuracy before deployment.
• Translating technical findings into a business case for leadership.
• Collaborating with logistics, scheduling, purchasing, and IT teammates to scope and document projects.
• Supporting continuous improvement of supply chain, logistics, scheduling, and inventory processes.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Location

Brandenburg, KY, United States

Other Available Locations

N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Basic Job Functions

• Applying operations research and data analytics methods to a logistics, scheduling, or inventory management challenge identified during the division's process improvement initiative;
• Building and validating an optimization or analytics model (for example, an inventory safety-stock/reorder-point model, a transportation or production scheduling model, or a freight/network optimization analysis) using data from existing reporting, tracking, and automation tools;
• Auditing and stress-testing data flowing through recently implemented reports, tracking tools, and automation to confirm accuracy and reliability prior to broader deployment;
• Translating technical findings into a business case (working capital, cost, service-level, or throughput impact) suitable for presentation to plant and division leadership;
• Collaborating with logistics, scheduling, purchasing, and IT/automation teammates to scope, validate, and document the assigned project; and
• Supporting continuous improvement of supply chain, logistics, scheduling, and inventory management processes.

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Brandenburg

Location: Brandenburg, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Basic Job Functions

• Applying operations research and data analytics methods to a logistics, scheduling, or inventory management challenge identified during the division's process improvement initiative;
• Building and validating an optimization or analytics model (for example, an inventory safety-stock/reorder-point model, a transportation or production scheduling model, or a freight/network optimization analysis) using data from existing reporting, tracking, and automation tools;
• Auditing and stress-testing data flowing through recently implemented reports, tracking tools, and automation to confirm accuracy and reliability prior to broader deployment;
• Translating technical findings into a business case (working capital, cost, service-level, or throughput impact) suitable for presentation to plant and division leadership;
• Collaborating with logistics, scheduling, purchasing, and IT/automation teammates to scope, validate, and document the assigned project; and
• Supporting continuous improvement of supply chain, logistics, scheduling, and inventory management processes.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Industrial or Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related engineering, scientific, or quantitative discipline
• Rising junior or senior standing
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel
• Working knowledge of a data analysis or programming tool (e.g., Python, R, or SQL)
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience in optimization (linear/mixed-integer programming), discrete-event simulation, or demand forecasting
• Familiarity with Oracle EBS or other ERP systems
• Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in logistics, transportation, or manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace