Supply Chain Intern

Adient; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient, a global leader in automotive seating, is seeking a Summer Intern to work onsite in Plymouth, MI. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week program runs May 3, 2027 through August 12, 2027, offering hands-on experience in a central planning team and exposure to domestic and international supply bases.

You will support master data management, participate in demand and supply plan reviews, and collaborate with Purchasing and various planning teams to ensure raw material availability and KPI

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4-year BS program in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, Management or Finance).
• Available to work up to 40 hours per week.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Previous internship or co-op in automotive-related position is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are required.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing domestic and international supply base supporting North American manufacturing.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and report key metrics.
• Support Master Data Management adherence activities.
• Attend Demand and Supply Plan reviews.
• Assist with capacity studies and supply chain planning.
• Report on Supply Plan KPIs related to supplier management.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Planning teams to maintain raw material supply.
• Support regional standardization efforts.
• Perform required analyses and gain hands-on experience in a central planning team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing BS in Supply Chain, Business, Management or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people — a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you’ll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.

Summer Interns will work onsite 40 hours per week (full-time), with a targeted start date of May 3, 2027 through August 12, 2027.

The following experience is considered essential:

• - Manage domestic and international supply base supporting North American Manufacturing
• - Manage Supplier Delivery Performance
• - Support Master Data Management (MDM) adherence activities
• - Attend Demand and Supply Plan reviews
• - Support Capacity studies
• - Report out on Supply Plan KPI’s related to Supplier Management
• - Collaborate with Purchasing, Supply Chain Execution Team, Supply Chain Planning Team and Operations on maintaining supply of raw material
• - Support standardization across region
• - Perform analysis as required
• - Gain hands on experience in a central planning team.

Other position requirements:

• - Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and working towards a 4 year B.S. degree in Supply Chain, Business, Management or Finance
• - Available to work up to 40 hours per week
• - Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0.
• - Previous internship or co-op experience in automotive related position an added plus
• - Solid analytical skills and work effectively with customers, suppliers, and the development team.
• - Strong verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail, organization skills and follow up
• - Proficient in MS Office

Knowledge:

• - Ability to working within high-performing teams in highly collaborative environments.
• - Building relationships with key internal and external customers, based on trust and confidence.
• - Data gathering, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including business process metrics and measures linking to business KPIs, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• - Translating business goals and metrics into business process outcomes and related business cases for specific projects

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI