Supply Chain Intern - Engineering and Business Majors

ECOLAB; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Employee discount

Job summary

ECOLAB invites engineering and business majors to join a 11-week Supply Chain internship, working across logistics, planning, procurement, quality or manufacturing. You’ll support analysis, project work and supplier coordination in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with real business impact.

The program is paid, relocation assistance may be available, and internships typically lead to a full-time opportunity via our Leadership Development Program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in SCM or Engineering with a target graduation date Dec 2027 or May/June 2028.
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.
• 11-week internship program starting Aug 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Provide management with analysis of information and recommendations.
• Gain knowledge in planning, production procedures, and asset/quality management.
• Generate ideas and identify process improvements.
• Communicate clearly with internal contacts and suppliers.
• Learn project planning and managing external resources.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Determine and implement best practices.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Project management skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

PC spreadsheet skills

Agile mindset

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in SCM or Engineering with graduation date Dec 2027 or May/June 2028

Job description

Supply Chain Intern - Engineering and Business Majors

life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), employee discount

Own your future as an intern at Ecolab!

Our internship program provides you with invaluable insights from leaders across Ecolab, engaging and challenging projects, opportunities for personal and professional growth, extensive networking, and the chance to immerse yourself in our innovative and dynamic environment.

Ecolab is seeking Supply Chain Intern s to join our summer 2027 internship program. Throughout the internship, you will develop essential Supply Chain skills by supporting activities needed to conduct, monitor and evaluate Ecolab's Supply Chain growth in logistics, planning, procurement, quality, or manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to operate within our various plants or at an Ecolab corporate site.

What's in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
• Applywhat you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that have genuine businessimpact
• Finish your internship with a realistic job preview of what a \"day in the life\" of an Ecolab associate looks like
• Be considered for a full-time job offer (to start upon graduation) at the end of a successful internship into our Leadership Development Program.

What You Will Do:

• Provide management with analysis of information and/or recommendation for implementation
• Gain knowledge in executing the plan, functional area knowledge, production procedures, and managing assets and quality
• Generate ideas and identify process improvement opportunities
• Establish and maintain clear communication with contacts across business; foster close relationships with key vendors/suppliers
• Gain knowledge in project planning, project management, and managing external resources
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives
• Determine and implement best practices

Position Details:

• 11-week paid internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1st, 2027
• Willing to relocate within the United States. Nationwide locations available
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Working primarily in-person

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, or Engineering with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
• 11-week internship program, starting on Tuesday, August 1st, 2027

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Well-developedorganizational skills
• Extensive PC spreadsheet skills
• Agile, adaptable and willing to learn

About Ecolab

A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations spanning over 170 countries, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets.

When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans(Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program,on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$22 - $25/hour Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance,. the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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