Supply Chain Intern: Hands-On Learning & Impact

CMS Energy, Corp.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Consumers Energy is seeking Supply Chain Interns for 2027 opportunities. Interns will support procurement, logistics, and analytics within our Supply Chain team, gaining hands-on experience while learning from experienced professionals.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an associate or bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, with minimum GPA 3.0, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and excellent communication. This internship offers exposure to real-world projects and potential for future

Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in business Supply Chain Management as a student.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assisting procurement activities including data cleansing, data deep dives, metrics creation and maintenance, material contract bidding, negotiations and awards.
• Supporting Supply Chain Operations within the Material Services/Logistics department.
• Performing support functions and more complex tasks with prioritization, deadlines, and documentation.
• Preparing reports and summaries under general direction for various company sources.
• Participating as an active team member contributing to program development and planning.
• Following safety rules and maintaining an organized workspace.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Critical thinker

Detail oriented

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Self-starter

Education

Enrolled in Associate or Bachelor's in Business Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance from the assigned location(s) or willing to find accommodations. Housing and living stipned arrangements may be available.

For consideration, please remember to upload your College Transcript(s) [official OR unofficial] and supporting documentation into the "Supporting Documents" section of your application.

The Supply Chain Internship Program is geared toward current college students who have a passion for their major and an interest in Consumers Energy and the energy industry. The Internship Program at Consumers Energy has core principles of skill development, ability enhancement, and knowledge application - experience designed to be complimentary to traditional classroom instruction.

What you will do:

SupplyChainCooperativeAssistants(Interns)ofalllevelswillworkaspartofalargerteamtoprovidehands-on supportforvariousSupplyChainresponsibilitieswithinourbusiness.

Assignments could include the following:

• Assistingwithprocurementactivities including datacleansing,data deepdives,metrics creationandmaintenance, materialcontractbidding,negotiationsandawards
• SupportingSupplyChainOperationswithintheMaterialServices/Logisticsdepartment
• Performingsupportfunctionsandmorecomplextasksincludingestablishingrelativeprioritiesofcurrentanticipatedworkload,organizingandconductingassignmentsaccordingtodeadlines,trackingofinformation,maintaininglogs/spreadsheets,andother similar support
• Undergeneraldirection,the SupplyChainInternwillpreparespecialor one-timereports,summaries,orrepliestoinquiries,selectingrelevantinformationfromavarietyofsourcessuchasreports,documents,correspondence,otherareasofthecompany,etc.
• Periodically,theselected Internmayevaluateprocess andprogrameffectiveness andtakeaction to maintaincontinuousimprovement
• TheSupplyChain Internwillparticipateasanactiveteam memberby contributingtoprogramdevelopmentand organization planning,perform responsibilities in a manner that clearly shows effective communication andcooperationandthatpromotesopenexchangeofinformation,respect,highethicalstandardsandprofessionalism
• Internsareexpectedtofollowsallsafetyrulesandprocedures,andcontributetothesafetyofco-workersandthegeneral public,maintainaclean and organizedwork space,and perform taskssupportingMaterialServiceswithinmultiplebusinessoperationsareas,orsplittimeasneeded

IMPORTANT NOTE:This posting does not represent a specific position and is posted for the purpose of collecting resumes for students interested in an internship opportunity with Consumers Energy. Opportunities will include summer 2027Internships,fallorspringco-op,part-timeyear-roundco-op,etc.

Due to the nature of this posting, and alignment to the recruitment season, applications will be collected from September-November 15th, 2026.Responses to yourapplication may be delayed due to the extended applicationperiod.The best wayto stand out is to connect with us through virtual events or company-held networking

We encourage you to apply if you possess the following:

Required

• Enrolledandactivelypursuinganassociate orbachelor’sdegreeinbusinessSupply Chain Managementfromanaccrediteduniversityasastudent.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Someofthebasicskillsrequiredforthe role:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinker
• DetailOriented
• ProficientinMicrosoftExcel,Word,andPowerPointSelf-Starter

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Job Segment: Supply Chain, Logistics, Summer Internship, Supply, Supply Chain Manager, Operations, Entry Level

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