Supply Chain Intern

Donaldson; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Donaldson is offering a summer internship for an on-site Supply Chain Intern at the Dixon, IL facility. The role provides hands-on exposure to procurement, inventory management, and logistics within a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment, with opportunities to participate in optimization projects and data analysis.

Qualifications include being enrolled in a related bachelor's program, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be a U.S. person due to export controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement, including sourcing suppliers, preparing purchase orders, and managing supplier relationships.
• Help with inventory management, including stocktaking, cycle counting, and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Support the logistics team with the coordination of shipments, tracking deliveries, and resolving transportation issues.
• Assist in analyzing supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in meetings and projects related to supply chain optimization and process improvement.
• Help prepare reports and presentations for management on supply chain performance and initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business Admin (in progress)

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Our summer internships provide ambitious undergraduates the chance to gain real world experience in their field of study. We provide challenging, professional experience with a global corporation, where you learn from and work alongside Donaldson employees. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Dixon, IL facility.

Gain valuable supply chain experience in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment at our Dixon, IL facility. This Supply Chain Intern role offers hands-on exposure to warehouse operations, process improvement, safety initiatives, and the core priorities that keep a complex supply chain moving.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement, including sourcing suppliers, preparing purchase orders, and managing supplier relationships.
• Help with inventory management, including stocktaking, cycle counting, and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Support the logistics team with the coordination of shipments, tracking deliveries, and resolving any issues related to transportation.
• Assist in the analysis of supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in meetings and projects related to supply chain optimization and process improvement.
• Help prepare reports and presentations for management on supply chain performance and initiatives.
• Gain exposure to various supply chain software and systems used by the company.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Distribution Manager or team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be U.S. persons (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee) as this position requires use of information which is subject to export controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA.

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00 - 26.00, depending on projected undergraduate graduation date, educational degree in progress and major of study upon time of hire.

This position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations.

Employee benefits are part of the total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our benefits program includes retirement plan (401k), paid time away – sick and safe time (MN only), and the employee assistance program.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.