Supply Chain Summer Intern

University of Chicago Medicine; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Medicine invites a 12-week Supply Chain internship, offering exposure to Performance & Analytics, Operations & Logistics, and Strategic Sourcing. The program runs mid-May to mid-August, with duties spanning data analysis, reporting, communications, and project support.

Interns will work in hybrid environments at UCM Chicago offices (Hyde Park & Harvey Campus), collaborating with teams to develop innovative supply chain solutions and enhance analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 3.0 required.
• Hybrid commute to UCM Chicago office (Hyde Park & Harvey Campus).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong strategic thinking & problem-solving; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support a primary project within Performance & Analytics, Operations & Logistics, or Strategic Sourcing.
• Assist in projects, reports, analyses, processes, and customer service; participate in meetings.
• Contribute to innovative solutions while learning and applying supply chain concepts.
• Communicate department duties to the Student Intern and adapt to each unit.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Supply Chain degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Supply Chain Department at University of Chicago Medicine has an exciting and challenging 12-week internship program opportunity that provides valuable exposure to the various areas within Supply Chain.

Internship will last from mid-May to mid-August

Job Summary

Reporting to the Supply Chain Department, the internship will provide an opportunity for the Intern to experience the fundamentals of the operations of the department assigned at UChicago Medical Center.

Under immediate direction the assignments include working primary project within a specific functional area of supply chain, including Performance & Analytics, Operations & Logistics, and Strategic Sourcing.

Assists supply chain management with various special projects, reports, communications, analyses, processes, participate in group meetings, research, administrative processes, and customer service.

You will utilize your supply chain knowledge and be challenged to maximize your learning agility as you contribute to the team in developing innovative solutions.

Each department may have specific duties for the job in their area and are responsible for communicating them to the Student Intern.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
• Previous Supply Chain/Operations experience a plus but also consider Finance, Project Management, Business Administration or Information Systems/Analytics experience or a Supply Chain degree program
• MUST be available to commute into the UCM Chicago office in a hybrid environment - Hyde Park & Harvey Campus
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to grasp/understand technical concepts and applications

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time Temporary (12-week program - 05/2027 - 08/2027 ) (1.0FTE)
• Shift: 8:00AM-5:00PM (hours may vary - during day shift) Monday-Friday
• Location: Hybrid/ onsite 3-5x per week. Location could be Hyde Park (UChicago Medicine Main Campus) or Harvey (Ingalls Memorial Hospital)
• Unit/Department: Supply Chain
• CBA Code: Non-union