Supply Chain Intern, Forecast Planning

James Hardie•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com . Summary As a James Hardie intern, you will gain hands-on experience in your chosen field while contributing to meaningful projects that drive business results. Our 12-week paid internship program is designed to provide real-world industry exposure, strengthen your professional and technical skills, and help prepare you for a successful career. Throughout the program, you will collaborate with experienced professionals, build valuable relationships across the organization, and take on work that makes a measurable impact. You will also have access to mentoring opportunities and professional development resources to support your growth and career aspirations.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising senior or rising junior).
Strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.
Project-management and organizational skills with consistent follow-through.
Analytical problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Basic Excel knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and execution of Excess and Obsolete inventory management processes while gaining practical experience in inventory strategy, cost analysis, sales and negotiation, and cross-functional supply chain collaboration.
Help identify opportunities to recover value, free warehouse capacity, improve inventory controls, and create a repeatable process for future use.
Develop a transferable Excess and Obsolete inventory management process and supporting standard operating procedure.
Strengthen collaboration among Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Sales partners.
Deliver measurable progress toward an agreed inventory-reduction target and communicate results clearly.
Develop and execute processes for managing Excess and Obsolete inventory.
Collaborate with Finance and Warehouse teams on plant- and network-level inventory strategy.
Partner with Manufacturing and Sales through the Material Review Board and discount-outlet process.
Develop and maintain network inventory controls and targets.
Analyze inventory health, levels, seasonality, and new-product-introduction considerations.
Identify opportunities to recover costs and free warehouse space.
Create a standard operating procedure and repeatable process for future employees.
Prepare a final overview of the implemented process, results, lessons learned, and unresolved challenges.