Supply Chain Intern

nVent; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship program

Training & development opportunities

Networking with ERGs

Job summary

nVent's Supply Chain Management Internship offers hands-on exposure across Materials & Sourcing and Operations & Logistics within a global manufacturing setting. This 12-week, full-time summer program in Solon, OH provides opportunities to work on inventory analytics, ERP/MRP improvements, and KPI tracking.

Interns are paid $22 per hour and can gain mentorship, leadership development, and networking through our ERGs and structured training while supporting cross-functional teams and global

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, engineering, or operations management.
• Graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Available for a 12-week full-time summer internship from June–August 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States without restrictions now or in the future.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization.
• Energy to listen, learn, and adapt through change.
• Strong work ethic and personal responsibility.
• Experience with data analytics and data visualization tools (Tableau, SQL, Python, PowerBI).

Responsibilities

• Participate in inventory analytics and KPI tracking to support optimization goals.
• Assist ERP improvement projects that strengthen MRP across systems.
• Drive delivery performance improvements through analytics and tool enhancements.
• Support monthly SIOP reporting cadence and integration activities.
• Collaborate on PFEP/Kanban implementation and data reporting.
• Engage in cross-functional projects to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Tableau

SQL

Python

PowerBI

ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or related field

Graduating Dec 2027 - Jun 2028

Tools

ERP

WMS

TMS

Job description

Supply Chain Management Internship

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

nVent's Supply Chain Management Internship will provide the opportunity to support a variety of facets of the supply management function, gaining exposure and valuable development experiences within a global manufacturing organization. This is a 12-week full-time internship during summer 2027.

We offer several internship opportunities within our Supply Chain organization, which are organized into two career tracks based on the nature of the work and development experience. The internship will fall within the below tracks.

Track 1: Materials & Sourcing, you will get to:

Roles: Materials Planner Intern, Materials Analyst Intern, Sourcing Intern

• Participate in inventory analytics and tool building/improvements to support inventory optimization goals
• Track weekly and monthly KPI actuals versus goals for your segment
• Assist in ERP improvement projects that strengthen MRP across multiple systems
• Drive delivery performance improvements through analytics and tool enhancements
• Support the monthly SIOP reporting cadence
• Assist in integration activities
• Support PFEP/Kanban implementation
• Perform adhoc data analysis and reporting
• Help identify areas of growth and concern, and contribute to projects that address them

Track 2: Operations & Logistics, you will get to:

Roles: Logistics Business Analyst Intern and Operations Intern

• Participate in global logistics aligned systems (ERP, WMS and TMS) integrations, implementations, and support initiatives.
• Drive business process optimization through automation, system enhancements, and data governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver enhancements to Logistics systems.
• Participate in digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, customer experience, and organizational performance.
• Support logistics process enhancements across the globe

Internship Details

• Interns are paid$22 per hour
• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work
• Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance may be offered a subsequent internship or full-time offer of employment with nVent

What You Will Experience in this Position:

Your experience as an intern goes beyond the day-to-day of your role. In addition to the support of your manager, you can expect to grow and develop through exposure to leadership, engaging in development opportunities, and networking with other early career professionals.

• Training & Development: Training and development is provided throughout your internship through on-the-job experiences and structured learning opportunities, fostering the development of business acumen and leadership skills at a global organization.
• Community: Join a community of other early career professionals as you launch your career. A peer-led committee helps to organize social, professional and service-related activities and events for interns and early career professionals. You will also be invited to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG's) which offers special events, networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote inclusion and respect and to help us embrace our diversity.
• Mentorship & Networking: Build a network of peers, managers and senior leaders to support your career path and aid your growth. Gain exposure to nVent professionals at every level who will act as formal and informal mentors during your internship.

You Have:

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, engineering, or operations management.
• Graduating with an undergraduate degree between December 2027 and June 2028
• Ability to complete a 12-week full-time summer internship from June - August 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States without restrictions now or in the future
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
• Willingness to learn and to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization
• Energy to listen, desire to learn and ability to be resilient and adaptable through change
• Strong work ethic and personal responsibility to see things through to completion
• Experience with data analytics and data visualization tools (Tableau, SQL, Python, PowerBI etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Previous internship or related experience

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
• nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
• Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
• We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
• Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:
  • Innovative & adaptable
  • Dedicated to absolute integrity
  • Focused on the customer first
  • Respectful and team oriented
  • Optimistic and energizing
  • Accountable for performance
• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset.

Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.