Supply Chain Project Leader Intern

Arconic; Davenport (AL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Housing assistance

Mentorship program

Intern Presentation Challenge

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Arconic offers a full-time summer internship at least 10 weeks long in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will be paired with a manager and mentor and work on meaningful projects across the supply chain, operations, and commercial teams.

The Supply Chain Project Leader Intern will analyze data, identify root causes of performance gaps, and help implement solutions that improve on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence while developing analytical, project

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of an On Time delivery misses data capture process across Demand and Supply Chain planning, Manufacturing, Customer service, Procurement, Logistics and Commercial.
• Analyze on-time delivery data to identify major causes, trends and improvement opportunities.
• Co-Facilitate Kaizen events to drive improvements in targeted areas.
• Document findings, recommendations, and process improvements.
• Present project results and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain/Analytics/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

This full-time summer internship includes a minimum 10-week assignment and offers a competitive monthly salary. Interns may also be eligible for company-provided housing or a housing stipend based on individual needs. At Arconic, interns are valued contributors who work on meaningful projects, collaborate with leaders across the business, and gain practical experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Each intern is paired with both a manager and mentor to support their professional growth throughout the program The Supply Chain Project Leader Intern will support strategic initiatives focused on improving customer on-time delivery performance, enhancing supply chain visibility, and driving continuous improvement across the order fulfillment process. Working alongside supply chain, operations, and commercial teams, you will analyze business data, identify root causes of performance gaps, and help implement solutions that improve customer satisfaction and operational excellence. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience leading business improvement initiatives within a complex manufacturing environment while developing analytical, project management, and leadership skills.

Internship Highlights

• Real-world projects with measurable business impact.
• Exposure to manufacturing operations and industrial technologies.
• Opportunities to present project results to leadership and participate in the company-wide Intern Presentation Challenge.
• Networking opportunities with leaders, executives, and fellow interns.
• Plant tours, volunteer activities, leadership sessions, and social events.
• Personalized mentorship and professional development.

In this role, you will

• Support the development of an On Time delivery misses’ data capture process, considering standardized reason codes across the different sites and components of the End-to-End supply chain (Demand and Supply Chain planning, Manufacturing, Customer service, Procurement, Logistics and Commercial function)

• Analyze available on time delivery data and identify major causes, trends and opportunities to improve service and drive operational excellence

• Co-Facilitate Kaizen events to deep dive and drive improvements in targeted areas.

• Document findings, recommendations, and process improvements.

• Present project results and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

• Expected graduation date between August 2027 and May 2028.

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, research, or work experience in supply chain, operations, logistics, analytics, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience using Excel, Power BI, or similar data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to analyze data, manage multiple priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Collaborative team player with initiative and attention to detail.
• Participation in extracurricular activities, student organizations, leadership roles, or community service.
• Interest in supply chain optimization, customer service, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.

At Arconic, we:

Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.

Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.

Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.

Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.

Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.

Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.

This position is subject to Export Control Law: This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

United States EEO Statement:
Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.