Summer 2027 Internship - Supply Chain - Michigan

Stryker•Portage, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Supply Chain intern at Stryker, you may be placed in one of the following teams, where you will support projects that improve efficiency, cost, and customer service across our global operations: Purchasing: Partner with suppliers to procure raw materials at the right quality, price, and timing. Contribute to inventory target planning throughout the product lifecycle. Business Planning: Help schedule production to balance cost efficiency with customer demand. Support communication between Operations and Marketing regarding inventory projections. Distribution: Support the monthly Executive Demand Review and assist with demand planning discussions. Use data analytics to improve decision-making and partner cross-functionally on Integrated Business Planning projects. Demand Planning: Help guide revenue forecasting, align inventory with changing demand, and improve customer service levels and profitability for product lines. Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM): Contribute to business strategy by analyzing product portfolios, supporting lifecycle processes, and promoting cross-functional collaboration for cost efficiency and alignment. Project Management Office (PMO): Support active product development projects by contributing to analysis of timelines, budgets, and resource reporting, and help improve executive-level reporting tools.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (preferred)

Responsibilities

Partner with suppliers to procure raw materials at the right quality, price, and timing.
Contribute to inventory target planning throughout the product lifecycle.
Help schedule production to balance cost efficiency with customer demand.
Support communication between Operations and Marketing regarding inventory projections.
Support the monthly Executive Demand Review and assist with demand planning discussions.
Use data analytics to improve decision-making and partner cross-functionally on Integrated Business Planning projects.
Help guide revenue forecasting, align inventory with changing demand, and improve customer service levels and profitability for product lines.
Contribute to business strategy by analyzing product portfolios, supporting lifecycle processes, and promoting cross-functional collaboration for cost efficiency and alignment.
Support active product development projects by contributing to analysis of timelines, budgets, and resource reporting, and help improve executive-level reporting tools.