Supply Chain Planning Intern

Winland Foods, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Winland Foods, Inc. in Oak Brook, IL offers a Summer Internship in Supply Chain Planning. The role is project‑focused with day‑to‑day activities centered on production planning, demand reviews, and forecasting.

As an intern, you will work independently and with teams, receiving guidance to develop skills for a future career in Supply Chain Planning after graduation. The program includes orientation, development feedback, and leadership exposure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, business administration, or a closely related major.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrated interest in supply chain, operations planning, and business administration through coursework or internships.
• Computer savvy with ERP systems and strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to interact with senior management.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on high‑impact projects related to production planning and demand reviews.
• Assist with forecasting and maintaining accuracy of planning data.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams while working independently and in groups.
• Engage in targeted development activities and lessons from leaders sessions.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing and distribution operations and career development opportunities.

Skills

Interest in supply chain

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

2–3 years toward a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering/Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Winland Foods, Inc., based in Oak Brook, IL, is a global manufacturer of private label and branded foods for retail and co-pack customers. We use only the finest ingredients and ensure every product we make meets the highest standards of taste, quality and accessibility. Across all our food categories, we offer customers a range of premium and value solutions to meet the evolving needs of the consumers. We work closely with our customers to offer consumer-loved brands and custom private label products, and also create new innovative products. We specialize in pasta, sauces, syrups, dressings, jams and jellies, pie fillings, pita chips, dry dinners, dry baking ingredients, and more. We are proud to share we have manufacturing facilities across the United States, Canada, and Italy.Employee Type:Full timeLocation:IL Oak BrookJob Type:AdministrationJob Posting Title:Supply Chain Planning InternJob Description:Schedule: (Hybrid) Monday and Friday are remote, while Tuesday-Thursday are in officeWork Location: 2015 Spring Road Suite 400, Oak Brook, IL 60523Salary: $27.00 per hour, with an additional one-time lump sum payment to support expensesDuration: May to August 2027 – Summer InternshipJob Summary:Based out of our Oak Brook, IL office, this role will be heavily project focused, but also involve a variety of day-to-day activities. Primarily an analytical role, this role would support the business on accurate production planning, engage in demand reviews, and support the business in ensuring accurate forecasting.As an intern/coop, you will work independently and as part of various teams, working toward goals on project assignments with guidance provided as needed with the intent of offering opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills for a career in Supply Chain Planning after graduation.In addition to hands-on experience in Supply Chain Planning, this position will provide the intern with:Formal orientation and on-boardingIndividualized development and feedbackRegular interface with Operations leadership through ‘Lessons from Leaders’ sessionsExposure to one or more of our manufacturing and/or distribution operationsOrganizational and time management skills in managing daily and project workExperience working with Planning SystemsNetworking opportunitiesPresentation skills in providing presentation to the Operations Leadership TeamQualifications:Formal orientation and on-boarding2 - 3 years of progress towards a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or closely related majorOverall and within major GPA of 3.0 or higherDemonstrated interest in Supply Chain, Operations Planning, and Business Administration through course work or previous internshipsComputer savvy, knowledge of ERP systems, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office applicationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to effectively interact with senior managementExcellent organizational skillsEEO Statement:Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.