Supply Chain Student Intern - Summer 2027

Encompass Health Corporation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is offering a Supply Chain internship in our Birmingham, Alabama Home Office. The program runs from Monday, June 7, 2027 to Friday, July 30, 2027, with duties spanning supply chain assurance, procurement system improvements, and contract clause reviews.

Interns must be actively enrolled in a college or university (preferably juniors/seniors), show interest in the hosting department, and have intermediate to advanced MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a college or university.
• Junior/Senior level students preferred.
• Interest in the department hosting the internship.
• Class experience in the prospective field preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to work at the Home Office in Birmingham, AL from June 7, 2027 to July 30, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support supply chain assurance through business continuity plan surveys and reviews.
• Proactively source alternate plans for high priority items.
• Pedigree mapping for necessary supplies during disruption events.
• Assist procurement system improvements, linking equipment with key accessories.
• Expand pictures and data sheets on items.
• Review contract termination clauses and educate central supply staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

College enrollment

Job description

ABOUT US

We're confident you'll see the difference the moment you join our team. Working at Encompass Health means working with a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We're proud of our career growth opportunities and how our team members work together for the greater good of our patients. We've been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Supply Chain department intern will be assigned to appropriate department and scheduled to work for a designated period of time. The department intern will be responsible for all assigned work, projects and all other duties as assigned by the manager. Each participating department should provide intern with a detailed list of these responsibilities. If the intern is participating in the company-wide summer internship program, the intern will be required to participate in all activities and to participate in the final presentation at the end of the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Support supply chain assurance through:

• Business continuity plan survey and review
• Critical supply management to proactively source alternate plans for high priority items
• Pedigree mapping for necessary supplies to support disruption event software

Support procurement system improvements including:

• Linkage of equipment with key accessories
• Expansion of pictures and data sheets on items

Contract termination clause review:

• Creation of education program for central supply managers to support best practices for existing and new central supply employees

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be actively enrolled in a college or university (Junior/Senior level students are preferred.
• Must have an interest in department in which they are interning
• Class experience in prospective field is preferred
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to work in our Home Office in Birmingham, Alabama from Monday, June 7th, 2027, to Friday, July 30, 2027

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.