Supply Chain Materials Internship

Austin Community College; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible dress code

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United States is offering an internship in Supply Chain Management. The role involves managing process improvement projects and ensuring timely delivery of materials. You will gain real-world experience while developing your skills alongside professional mentors. Ideal for students anticipating graduation in December 2026 or May 2027 with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The internship offers competitive compensation and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel and use of data to make informed decisions.
• Confidently assertive with strong detail orientation to interface with suppliers.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop process improvement projects for inventory.
• Analyze data to improve efficiencies across the materials department.
• Ensure timely receipt of materials to meet production schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis skills

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Shape a Sustainable Future with Copeland

At Copeland, we’re driven by purpose and powered by people. Our Internship Program gives you the opportunity to gain real-world experience while contributing to innovative, sustainable solutions that make a difference for people and the planet. As an intern, you’ll be immersed in meaningful work, supported by expert mentors, and empowered to explore your potential across multiple areas of our business.

This is a 3-4 month paid learning experience where you’ll have the chance to connect with other interns and engage with leaders across Copeland. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to helping you grow—both personally and professionally. From day one, you’ll contribute your ideas, build meaningful skills, and take part in hands‑on projects that make a real impact on our business and the world around us.

What to Expect

• Real projects with real impact—from day one
• Mentorship from leaders who are invested in your growth
• Opportunities to explore multiple departments and career paths
• A culture built on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion

Ready to build what's next—for your future and the world? Join us at Copeland!

The Team & Role

In this position, you will be responsible to drive improvements in material turns, inventory accuracy, storage, packaging, and customer delivery. You will interface with suppliers, customer service, production, procurement, quality, engineering, and manufacturing. In addition, you will track and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECN) in the plant as well a help with the introduction of new products. You will also work as part of the team to ensure customer satisfaction and on‑time delivery.

You will manage material requirements and maintain the master schedule, which includes managing MRP, Kanban, and expediting material as required to meet production needs.

Key Responsibilities & Your Day-to-Day

• Manage and develop process improvement projects for kanban pull systems to meet production and inventory targets.
• Manage MRP to ensure timely receipt of materials to meet production schedules.
• Track the progress of materials and expedite, as required.
• Analyze data and help develop analysis tools to improve efficiencies across the materials department.
• Manage inventory levels to meet goals.
• Identify and resolve issues that impact on‑time delivery.
• Organize and set‑up daily transportation on critical timeframes to ensure timely receipt of products.
• Work through new product development at the plant with part set‑ups, lead times, BOM changes, etc.
• Develop lean tools to improve supplier delivery to the plant.
• Meet customer requirements, including LTL, FTL, and expedites.
• Work in conjunction with production, customer service, sales, suppliers, and procurement to meet customer requirements, including short LT and expedite requests.
• Gain cross‑training in other positions in the department.

What You Bring

• Proficiency in people communication skills as well
• Proficiency in Excel and use of data to make informed decisions
• Confidently assertive with strong detail orientation to interface with suppliers on issues

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Anticipated Graduation of December 2026 or May 2027
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Why Copeland?

• Conversion focused program offering competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible dress code and collaborative work environment
• Access to social, networking, and professional development events
• Relocation assistance may be provided to program participants who reside more than 51 miles from the internship location.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.