Supply & Inventory Planning Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive benefits

incentive and recognitions programs

health & wellness benefits

401K contributions

paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Company in Saint Paul, MN offers a 12‑week paid internship in Supply Chain, focusing on data analytics, planning, and AI-enabled tools. You will work with the supply chain team, building dashboards and delivering actionable insights.

The role develops hands-on experience with Power BI, Excel, and data visualization, while mentoring from managers and peers to prepare for a broader career in analytics and operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Data visualization

SQL

Python

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

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

Our Internship Experience includes: 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.

The Supply & Inventory Planning Intern will support the supply chain team by improving data visibility, reporting accuracy, and decision‑making through data analytics, PowerBI, 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.