Supplier Compliance and Sustainability Intern - Year Round

PHINIA•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. Our Culture PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. Career Opportunities We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow. JOB PURPOSE This internship offers hands-on exposure to enterprise-level supplier compliance and sustainability risk management during an active global compliance campaign. The intern will support PHINIA’s 2025 Supplier Compliance Program by assisting with corrective action issuance, supplier follow-up, and KPI tracking. This role provides a unique opportunity to see how regulatory expectations translate into real supplier actions, buyer engagement, and measurable risk reduction across a global supply chain. The position reports into the Supply Chain Excellence function and is ideal for a student interested in sustainability, supply chain, regulatory compliance, or risk management.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate; field of study is flexible, with interest in sustainability, supply chain, or compliance considered a plus.
Strong interest in sustainability, supplier risk, compliance, or global regulatory frameworks.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
High attention to detail and comfort working with structured data and tracking tools (Excel, Teams, dashboards).
Ability to manage follow-ups, deadlines, and multiple workstreams in a process-driven environment.
Organized, reliable, and comfortable following defined processes while identifying improvement opportunities.
Willingness to learn and engage with complex regulatory topics (e.g., supplier due diligence, sustainability compliance, risk scoring).
Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive supplier and compliance information.

Responsibilities

Supplier Corrective Action Support Assist in issuing corrective actions to suppliers with low compliance or risk scores using approved processes and templates.
Track corrective action status and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely responses and remediation progress.
Escalate overdue or incomplete corrective actions in accordance with internal protocols.
Supplier & Buyer Engagement Communicate with suppliers to support response completion and clarify compliance expectations.
Coordinate with internal buyers and plant contacts when updated supplier contact information is required.
Maintain accurate documentation of outreach, responses, and escalation activities.
KPI & Compliance Tracking Monitor supplier progress against 2025 compliance KPIs to support end-of-year Supplier Compliance and Risk Rating objectives.
Update master tracking files and dashboards to ensure data accuracy and management visibility.
Support ongoing reconciliation of supplier lists and response statuses.
Process & Program Support Document recurring supplier questions and assist in maintaining internal FAQs and reference materials.
Contribute to continuous improvement of supplier engagement and follow-up processes during the 2025 campaign.