Supply Chain Summer Intern

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine offers a 12-week Supply Chain internship from mid-May to mid-August, based in Chicago with hybrid onsite options at Hyde Park & Harvey campuses. You will support performance analytics, operations, logistics, and sourcing projects while learning the fundamentals of department operations.

The internship emphasizes learning agility, teamwork, and delivering innovative solutions as part of the Supply Chain rotation.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Experience in Supply Chain/Operations or related fields is a plus.
• MUST be able to commute to UCM Chicago offices in a hybrid setup.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong strategic thinking, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work on a primary project within a functional area of supply chain (Performance & Analytics, Operations & Logistics, Strategic Sourcing).
• Assist with special projects, reports, analyses, communications, and admin tasks.
• Contribute to team development of innovative solutions and learning opportunities.
• Participate in group meetings and research efforts across departments.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Learning agility

Time management

Relationship management

Education

GPA 3.0

Supply Chain degree program

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description The

Job Description

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

About Us

We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.