Supply Chain and Procurement Intern, Summer 2026

Smurfit Westrock•Atlanta, GA

53d

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Supply Chain Intern - Summer 2026 The Opportunity The Supply Chain Intern will ensure data accuracy in critical systems and key metric reporting, complete complex analysis with clarity and precision, and influence others to drive excellence in service to all customers at the lowest network cost to serve. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, consistent, quick learner, critical thinker, and able to complete advanced high-quality analysis with tight deadlines. The individual should be experienced in using data to influence and motivate others. The Supply Chain Intern may be placed in one of the following areas: Supply Chain Analytics, Operational Excellence, Logistics, or Procurement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in progress with emphasis in one of the following: Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Must possess superior communication skills and the ability to converse with multiple levels in the organization
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Project management experience
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development and management of business metrics
Responsible for developing and producing reporting for multiple teams across the business
Manage system forecasting processes and inventory policy
Facilitate discussion to drive supply chain excellence through data analysis
Lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects for process improvement, service and on time delivery improvement, and cost reduction
Complete on demand data mining and complex ad hoc analysis concerning inventory management, order management, operations, metrics, and budgets while managing standard role responsibilities
Document Standard Operating Procedures and update as needed
Understand business/division objectives and execute work with alignment
Data consolidation of all transportation related data for Smurfit Westrock
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Operational and Financial reporting
Identification and tracking of cost savings initiatives
Constant focus on leveraging data to identify project opportunities
Responsible for Project Management
Support all Logistics teams with data collection and analysis
Partner with Logistics teams to generate information needed to establish performance metrics for operations execution and performance reviews
Assisting Black Belts with belt coaching and project work
Leading continuous improvement projects
Supporting/performing gap analysis on current state vs ideal state across all Supply Chain departments
Working to develop process maps and learn/utilize Lean Six Sigma tools
Developing/enhancing relevant metrics
Providing data analysis when necessary
Assisting with cross divisional initiatives
Identifying opportunities to improve business and operational processes while maximizing Productivity impact
Work as a member of the Procurement team by conducting analyses on spend data, contract histories, and analyzing data for bidding and sourcing initiatives
Design and assist with RF(x) templates and events, utilizing an e-sourcing tool and coordinate the communication and supplier responses
Data mining and cleansing
Build relationships with category managers and facilitate frequent communication related to sourcing initiatives, data analysis and implementation
Provide a critical level of support on general and special projects, financial analyses, problem resolution and other business/ analysis related needs that affect Procurement
Ability to read proposed contract terms and extract information
Clearly articulate their understanding of each project and results of analysis to a variety of business leaders and decision makers
Support various on-going projects that may include project leadership, detailed analysis, benchmarking, process mapping, organizational redesign, and business case development
Support a global perspective for all supply chain related functions
Actively engage in supply chain related projects and utilizing academic knowledge
Present project results to the Executive Management Team