Supply Chain Intern - Summer 2027

HD Supply Management, LLC (USA); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HD Supply internship program

Job summary

HD Supply is offering Supply Chain Intern opportunities across its national distribution network. The role emphasizes analytics, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration to improve inventory, transportation, and service levels.

You will gain hands-on experience with data, processes, and systems that keep a large, high-velocity distribution operation running, supporting 40+ distribution centers and multiple business units.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS/BA in a related field with a 2027-2028 graduation window.
• Hands-on SQL experience via courses, projects, or internships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot, lookups, basic analysis).
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support analytics initiatives across inventory, demand, logistics, and network performance.
• Use SQL to query, validate, and analyze large datasets from enterprise systems.
• Assist with data cleansing, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Build dashboards and summaries to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Partner with supply chain, operations, and analytics teams on improvements.
• Document findings, processes, and recommendations clearly.

Skills

SQL

Excel pivot tables

Data analysis

Communicating insights

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Related Field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

HD Supply is seeking Supply Chain Interns to support key analytics and operational initiatives across our national distribution network. As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, HD Supply delivers more than 100,000 products to customers in maintenance, repair, operations (MRO), multifamily housing, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial facilities. Our supply chain is central to that mission — ensuring products move efficiently from suppliers to our distribution centers and to customers who rely on fast, accurate delivery. As a Supply Chain Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience working with the data, processes, and systems that keep our network running. You will support initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, optimize transportation and logistics, enhance service levels, and strengthen operational performance across our 40+ distribution centers. This role offers exposure to significant business challenges, cross‑functional collaboration, and the opportunity to see how supply chain decisions directly impact customer satisfaction and business results. You will learn how a large‑scale, high‑velocity distribution operation functions, contribute to meaningful improvement projects, and develop analytical and problem‑solving skills that translate directly into careers in supply chain, operations, and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Support supply chain analytics initiatives related to inventory, demand, logistics, and network performance.
• Use SQL to query, validate, and analyze large datasets from enterprise systems.
• Assist with data cleansing, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Build basic dashboards and summaries to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Partner with supply chain, operations, and analytics teams on improvement projects.
• Document findings, processes, and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with distribution centers, 3rd Partly service providers, internal IT teams to engage process change and automation.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning or a related field.
• Graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Hands‑on experience with SQL through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic analysis).
• Ability to work with data and communicate insights effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Exposure to ERP or supply chain systems (SAP, Oracle, WMS, TMS).
• Experience with building models to support decision making Coursework or experience in inventory management, forecasting, or operations analytics, managerial and financial Accounting, statistical analysis for business, supply chain data analytics.

Job Summary

Gain hands‑on experience in areas such as marketing, human resources, information technology, sales, operations, finance, logistics, business development, merchandising, and/or other departments.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Prepares and delivers insights and recommendations based on analyses.
• Produces findings and draws conclusions from analyses.
• Makes oral and written recommendations to management.
• Executes tasks directly related to functional projects and/or process improvements.
• Communicates issues and roadblocks related to areas of responsibility.
• May assist in research or special projects in a variety of areas in order to fulfill business initiatives and meet business objectives.

Nature and Scope

• Works in compliance with established procedures and/or protocols.
• Identifies and resolves readily identifiable, clearly defined problems.
• Demonstrates skill in data analysis and techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in routine research/data.
• Nature of work requires general supervision; exercises judgment.
• May be paired with a mentor.
• Work typically involves regular process checks or review of output by a coworker and/or supervisor.
• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and objectionable. Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about. Occasionally there may be a requirement to stoop or lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds). Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Certification may be required in some areas. Generally 0-2 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 0-1 year of experience in a related field.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. At HD Supply, we believe that our core purpose is to improve our associates’ lives and equip them with the tools needed to provide exceptional customer experiences every day. As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, we enable our customers’ success by consistently delivering what they need, where and when they need it. HD SUPPLY has more than 80 years of experience supporting our customers with leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). With 44 distribution centers spread across 25 states and two Canadian provinces, HD Supply provides an expansive offering of approximately 200,000 SKUs featuring high‑quality, name‑brand and proprietary products – all at competitive prices. Combine this with our industry‑leading, value‑add services – including localized jobsite delivery, will‑call and direct‑ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions – and you can see why our more than 300,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their first choice supplier for getting the job done.