Supply Chain Internship - Summer 2027

Uline; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary housing

Mentor assigned

Competitive pay

In-person environment

Full-time path

Lunch and Learn

Networking events

On-site café

Fitness center

Job summary

Uline is offering a 2027 Supply Chain Intern position in Wisconsin for the summer. This paid internship runs 12 weeks and seeks juniors pursuing relevant business or supply chain studies.

You'll gain hands-on experience in purchasing, inventory management, demand planning and vendor relations, working closely with experienced professionals in a collaborative, in-person environment. You will develop forecasting skills, learn ordering strategies and participate in evaluating vendor performance,

Qualifications

• Open to junior-status college students.
• Excel experience required; Access a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn purchasing and supply chain processes.
• Maintain inventory levels and ordering strategies.
• Analyze trends and vendor performance.
• Build vendor relationships through communication.
• Forecast customer purchases to guide planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Junior-status undergraduate student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Access

Job description

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Supply Chain Internship

Paid Internship - Summer 2027

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Ready to boost your purchasing and procurement skills and kick-start your career? Join Uline as a 2027 Supply Chain Intern!

You'll get hands-on experience and work with professionals at a company that recognizes hard work and values people. With our growth, your career possibilities are endless!

A 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award-winning company!

Position Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of purchasing and supply chain with exposure to demand planning, inventory management and vendor relations.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and develop product ordering strategies.
• Utilize analytical skills to anticipate and react to inventory trends and assess vendor performance.
• Build strong vendor relationships through effective communication.
• Forecast customer purchases to guide planning strategies.

Minimum Requirements

• This full-time, 12-week internship is open to Junior-status college students only.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel. Access experience a plus.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills with strong work ethic.

Benefits Of a Uline Internship

• Gain professional work experience by executing meaningful business projects.
• Work with a dedicated mentor assigned specifically to you.
• Live nearby in complimentary housing for out-of-town interns.
• Join a positive and collaborative in-person work environment.
• Earn competitive pay over summer and the potential to join Uline full-time upon graduation.

Intern Perks

• "Lunch and Learn" sessions to expand your business and industry knowledge.
• Outings and networking events with interns across all departments.
• On-site café with meals prepared fresh by executive chefs.
• First-class fitness center with sauna and walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

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