Supply Chain Intern: Real-World Analytics & Impact

daikinapplied; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Applied is offering a Supply Chain Intern role in Minnesota designed to provide hands-on experience with real business needs. You will work on meaningful projects, analyze data, and learn from seasoned professionals while building practical skills and expanding your professional network.

You will collaborate with multiple teams, develop reports and dashboards, and gain exposure to procurement, planning, and logistics.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Procurement, or related discipline; anticipated graduation Dec 2027–May 2029.
• Coursework or project experience in supply chain, operations, data analysis, sourcing, procurement, inventory, logistics, or process improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively across teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; data visualization or ERP tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own or support a meaningful Supply Chain project aligned with an approved team need.
• Analyze data and processes to identify opportunities related to sourcing, procurement, planning, materials, logistics, inventory, supplier performance, or operational improvement.
• Develop or improve reports, metrics, dashboards, documentation, or standard work.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and other teams to gather information and support solutions.
• Assist with supplier, risk, cost, capacity, or process analysis based on the assigned project.
• Communicate findings and recommendations through clear reports and presentations.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business Analytics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Data Visualization

ERP tools

Job description

Daikin Applied is offering a Supply Chain Intern role in Minnesota designed to provide hands-on experience with real business needs. You will work on meaningful projects, analyze data, and learn from seasoned professionals while building practical skills and expanding your professional network.

You will collaborate with multiple teams, develop reports and dashboards, and gain exposure to procurement, planning, and logistics.