Supply Chain Internship

Do it Best Corp.; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

College credit

Hands-on experience

Local opportunity

Job summary

Do it Best Corp. in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Supply Chain Internship for Summer 2027.

You will support the Supply Chain and Operations teams by building and maintaining reports, analyzing POS data, and helping ensure inventory accuracy and store-level execution. This paid internship runs May 17 through August 13, 2027, is local to Fort Wayne, and offers hands-on experience with supply‑chain analytics, BI tools, and cross‑functional collaboration with Supply Chain, IT, and Store Operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Interest in business systems, data reporting, and retail operations.
• Ability to organize and analyze large datasets.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and automating reports and dashboards using company business systems and reporting tools.
• Analyze Point-of-Sale (POS) data to identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for improving supply chain performance.
• Support daily POS system operations across the distribution network, including monitoring data flows and escalating system concerns when necessary.
• Help ensure accurate sales, inventory, and transaction data integration between POS systems and supply chain platforms.
• Partner with Supply Chain, IT, and Operations teams to support system enhancements and process improvements.
• Document reporting processes, data sources, and system workflows to improve team knowledge and continuity.
• Assist in ad hoc analysis related to inventory management, demand trends, and store performance.
• Support testing and validation of system updates or new reporting features.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication and documentation

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Do it Best Group. Explore the opening below and get the application process started today.

Position:Supply Chain Internship

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Id:3263

# of Openings:1

Supply Chain Internship

Summer 2027 - May 17th through August 13th
Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Level: Intern

Division/Department: Supply Chain
Reporting to position: Supply Plan Operations Supervisor

About the Role:
The Supply Chain Intern will support the Supply Chain and Operations teams by leveraging business systems and data to improve reporting, visibility, and operational performance across the organization’s retail network. This role will assist in building and maintaining reports, analyzing point-of-sale (POS) data, and helping ensure smooth operation of POS systems that support inventory accuracy, replenishment, and store-level execution.
This internship provides hands-on experience with supply chain analytics, business intelligence tools, and retail system operations while working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, IT, and Store Operations teams.

This is a temporary position beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. This internship is paid on an hourly basis.

No relocation is offered, candidates must be local to the Fort Wayne, Indiana area for the Summer 2027 timeframe.

The Intern may also be able to use this opportunity towards university/college credit.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and automating reports and dashboards using company business systems and reporting tools.
• Analyze Point-of-Sale (POS) data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improving supply chain performance.
• Support daily POS system operations across the distribution network, including monitoring data flows, resolving basic issues, and escalating system concerns when necessary.
• Help ensure accurate sales, inventory, and transaction data integration between POS systems and supply chain platforms.
• Partner with Supply Chain, IT, and Operations teams to support system enhancements and process improvements.
• Document reporting processes, data sources, and system workflows to improve team knowledge and continuity.
• Assist in ad hoc analysis related to inventory management, demand trends, and store performance.
• Support testing and validation of system updates or new reporting features.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Interest in business systems, data reporting, and retail operations.
• Ability to organize and analyze large datasets.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting/BI tools
• Exposure to ERP, POS, or retail systems
• Basic understanding of supply chain, inventory management, or distribution operations
• Experience with data visualization or dashboard development

Benefits available to you:

• Hands-on exposure to retail supply chain operations and POS system infrastructure.
• Experience building business intelligence reports and dashboards used for operational decision-making.
• Opportunity to collaborate with Supply Chain, IT, and Operations leadership.
• Real-world experience analyzing operational data across a multi-location network.
• College credit

About Do it Best:

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.

Culture:

Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.

Our Philosophy:

Serving others as we would like to be served

Our Mission:

Making the best even better

Our Goal:

Helping members grow and achieve their dreams