Sustainability Data & Supply Chain Intern (Hybrid)

IBM; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM invites applications for a Supply Chain Sustainability Intern position based in North Carolina. The role explores how sustainability regulations, supplier engagement, and circular supply chain initiatives shape IBM's decisions across global supply chains.

The internship emphasizes data-driven analysis using IBM tools and cross-functional collaboration to drive value, resilience, and regulatory readiness while gaining real-world experience in sustainability strategy.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a passion for data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to understand and analyze technical concepts related to manufacturing processes, material flows, recycling systems, and supply chains.
• Interest in sustainability, environmental responsibility, and ethical business practices.
• Experience or interest in using AI, automation, and data visualization tools to drive insights and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Research emerging sustainability disclosure requirements (e.g., CSRD) and EPR legislation, and assess potential impacts on IBM's supply chain, operations, and supplier engagement programs.
• Assess circular supply chain opportunities and develop recommendations to support business value, supply chain resilience, and regulatory readiness.
• Use AI-powered tools and IBM technologies (including Client Zero, watsonx, and other analytics platforms) to analyze sustainability data.
• Participate in cross-functional projects that align sustainability goals with business value creation.
• Attend internal forums and stakeholder discussions to observe strategic partnership development and sustainability innovation in action.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision-making

Communication & collaboration

Organized & proactive

Systems thinking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

IBM invites applications for a Supply Chain Sustainability Intern position based in North Carolina. The role explores how sustainability regulations, supplier engagement, and circular supply chain initiatives shape IBM's decisions across global supply chains.

The internship emphasizes data-driven analysis using IBM tools and cross-functional collaboration to drive value, resilience, and regulatory readiness while gaining real-world experience in sustainability strategy.