2026 MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SUMMER INTERN

Steelcase • Kentwood, MI

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About The Position

We are hiring a 2026 Materials Management Operations Summer Intern for the summer of 2026. These interns will be fully immersed in the materials management side of manufacturing and operations. The interns will own projects to drive continuous improvement while also learning first-hand the day to day operations involved in scheduling, material planning, warehousing, inventory control, customer disruption management, supply chain management, logistics, etc. These individuals will contribute to Steelcase operations while applying academic learning in REAL LIFE situations and enhance their resumes.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a nationally accredited program.
• Actively enrolled in a degree seeking program at the time of application and throughout the duration of the internship or co-op position.
• Interest in a HANDS ON learning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate clearly.
• Reliable transportation, many of our sites do not have public transportation available.
• Available to be in the office/plant daily - this is not a work from home opportunity.

Nice To Haves

• Technical documentation and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a team-based environment.
• Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom.
• Demonstrated creative problem solving and proactive learning.
• Knowledge of materials management software and tools (SAP, Tableau, Smartsheet, etc.), or willingness to learn these tools.
• Continuous improvement and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Driving continuous improvement in the manufacturing plants through owning various materials management projects.
• Learning in depth how materials flow through manufacturing, and the processes to successfully manage.
• Shadowing material planners, MPO/MRO planners, Production Schedule Coordinators, CASE analysts and Dashboard managers to gain detailed understanding of day to day operations.
• Shadowing and networking with Steelcase teams outside of manufacturing (Supply Management, Logistics, Order Fulfillment, etc.) to gain deeper knowledge of Steelcase operations.
• Attending internship events and networking with fellow interns and Steelcase employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree