Supply Chain & Operations Advisory Intern

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking an Advisory Intern for our Advisory practice in the United States. Summer 2027 start season, early career candidate, open to continuing education while applying to roles.

You will help execute procurement, supply chain and operations projects, learn cutting-edge AI and cloud trends, and support client deliverables while developing technical and professional skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degree/majors; Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain, Information Technology, Engineering, Operations or equivalent program
• Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.0 or above
• Working knowledge of procurement, supply chain, or E-commerce operations; interest and aptitude for technology such as Coupa, Ivalua, JDA, Oracle Commerce Cloud, SAP and Ariba preferred
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG tools and applications used by our clients
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity
• Must reside within a commutable distance of the office for this position and be responsible for your own transportation, such as personal vehicle or public transportation, to get to and from office / client locations to satisfactorily fulfill your job duties, as determined by your practice leadership
• Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business need; you must be located within the U.S. when working remotely; client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Responsibilities

• Help execute and develop processes and strategy improvements across multiple procurement, supply chain and operations disciplines to include Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement Optimization, Order Fulfillment, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Business Process Redesign, Reverse Logistics, Continuous Process Improvement, E-Commerce and Supply Chain Risk Management
• Support service delivery and/or software implementation projects within the supply chain continuum
• Develop and sustain relationships with client personnel and identify opportunities to provide additional services
• Contribute to design, preparation and analysis of reports and findings in a clear, logical and concise manner
• Complete quantitative and qualitative analysis in a structured and scalable format
• Utilize cutting-edge technology trends, including cloud, machine learning and AI, to drive data-driven decisions, target operating models and new business strategies for clients

Skills

Supply Chain

Information Technology

Engineering

Analytical thinking

Excel

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Supply Chain, IT, or Engineering

Tools

Coupa

Ivalua

JDA

Oracle Commerce Cloud

SAP

Ariba

Job description

KPMG LLP is seeking an Advisory Intern for our Advisory practice in the United States. Summer 2027 start season, early career candidate, open to continuing education while applying to roles.

You will help execute procurement, supply chain and operations projects, learn cutting-edge AI and cloud trends, and support client deliverables while developing technical and professional skills in a collaborative environment.