Supply & Inventory Planning Intern

H.B. Fuller; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Networking events

Mentor support

Final presentation

Competitive benefits

Job summary

H.B. Fuller in Saint Paul, MN is offering a Supply Chain Internship focused on data analytics, Power BI dashboards and AI-enabled tooling. You will work with real data to improve visibility, reporting accuracy, and decision-making for inventory and supply performance.

The program runs 12 weeks from May to August, with mentorship, professional events, and opportunities to present outcomes to leadership. Compensation is hourly with full benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in data analytics, business analytics, supply chain management, operations management, information systems, or industrial engineering.
• Rising junior or senior with interest in supply chain planning, inventory management, analytics, and business process improvement.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel is required; exposure to Power BI, data visualization, SQL, Python or similar tools is preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to work with large data sets and translate findings into insights.
• Excellent communication, curiosity and willingness to learn new digital tools including AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply and inventory planning data to identify trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities that support improved planning decisions.
• Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards to improve visibility to inventory levels, supply performance, planning health, and operational metrics.
• Clean, organize and validate data from multiple sources to support accurate reporting and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring reporting or analysis through Power BI, Excel, or AI-enabled tools.
• Apply AI concepts to explore practical use cases such as data summarization and planning insights.
• Prepare clear summaries, visualizations and recommendations for stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

What you can expect from H.B. Fuller’s Internship Program:

You’ll be joining a cohort of talented students from a variety of schools across the U.S. We hire interns in the following positions: Process Engineering, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Technical Sales, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Information Technology, and more.

The projects we task our interns to lead are impactful and meaningful to our organization. You’ll be supported by your Manager and Mentor to gain in-depth knowledge of the adhesive industry and collaborate with various departments and functions. We also offer an established path for next-level opportunities – making this internship the starting point for a long-term career path.

Location: St. Paul, MN

Department: Supply Chain

OurInternship Experienceincludes:

• 12-week paid program beginning the end of May to mid-August to gain insight and knowledge in your field.

• Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including managers, directors, and CEO.

• Multiple networking, volunteer and fun events – both virtual and in-person.

• Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller.

• End of summer final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers.

Position Overview:

The Supply & Inventory Planning Intern will support the supply chain team by improving data visibility, reporting accuracy, and decision-making through data analytics, Power BI, and emerging AI tools. This role will partner with supply and inventory planning team members to analyze planning data, identify trends, streamline recurring reporting, and develop actionable insights that support service, inventory, and operational performance. The intern will gain exposure to supply chain planning processes while contributing to tools and analysis that help the team make faster, more informed decisions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze supply and inventory planning data to identify trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities that support improved planning decisions.

• Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports to improve visibility to inventory levels, supply performance, planning health, and key operational metrics.

• Clean, organize, and validate data from multiple sources to support accurate reporting, analysis, and business recommendations.

• Identify opportunities to automate recurring manual reporting or analysis through Power BI, Excel, or AI-enabled tools.

• Apply AI concepts to explore practical use cases such as data summarization, exception reporting, process documentation, and planning insights.

• Prepare clear summaries, visualizations, and recommendations for supply and inventory planning stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Rising junior or senior with an interest in supply chain planning, inventory management, analytics, and business process improvement.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel required; exposure to Power BI, data visualization, SQL, Python, or similar analytics tools preferred.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work with large data sets, identify patterns, and translate findings into actionable insights.

• Effective communication, curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new digital tools, including AI-enabled solutions.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $22-$25 per hour.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.