Supply Chain Intern

MSI Express, Inc.; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express is offering a 10-week Summer 2027 Supply Chain Internship in Batavia, Illinois. You will work on real business challenges, partner with leaders, and present results to senior leadership at the end of the internship.

You will gain hands-on experience in planning, procurement, data analytics, warehousing and logistics, and process improvement while collaborating across departments. This paid internship provides exposure to inventory management and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Interest in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, and operations.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Currently enrolled in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, Engineering, or a related academic program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Support demand planning, inventory analysis, and material flow activities.
• Assist with purchase order tracking, supplier communication, and inventory replenishment processes.
• Analyze supply chain performance metrics and develop recommendations to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Gain visibility into transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Support projects focused on inventory accuracy, service improvements, and cost optimization.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Quantitative skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

MSI Express is a leading manufacturing and contract packaging partner trusted by top CPG brands, as well as emerging and private label brands.

Internship Details

• Duration: 10 weeks (Summer 2027)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; Approximately 8 hours per day/40 hours per week
• Pay: $19.00/hour
• Benefits: This role is not eligible for benefits

Overview

Make an impact from day one in our internship program. You will work on real business challenges, partner with leaders across the company, and turn ideas into action by developing and implementing solutions. Your experience culminates in a presentation to senior leadership highlighting your results and recommendations.

Why Choose MSI Express?

Work on projects that make an impact; Tackle meaningful business challenges; Engage with cross-functional teams; Learn from business leaders; Develop leadership skills.

Supply Chain Intern

As a Supply Chain Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Planning & Inventory Management: Support demand planning, inventory analysis, and material flow activities.
• Procurement & Supplier Coordination: Assist with purchase order tracking, supplier communication, and inventory replenishment processes.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Analyze supply chain performance metrics and develop recommendations to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Warehouse & Logistics Exposure: Gain visibility into transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Process Improvement Initiatives: Support projects focused on inventory accuracy, service improvements, and cost optimization.

What we look for in a Supply Chain Intern

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Interest in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, and operations.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Currently enrolled in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, Engineering, or a related academic program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Work is performed in both office and manufacturing plant environments.

Frequent exposure to production areas with varying temperatures, noise levels, moving machinery, forklifts, and other industrial conditions.

Must follow all safety requirements and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout manufacturing facilities.

Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated platforms as necessary.

Must be able to occasionally bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and work around equipment during project activities.

Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.

Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Periodic travel may be required to other MSI Express locations and end-of-internship events.

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.