Supply Chain Intern

McDonald's Corporation • Chicago, IL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This 10-week internship runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, and is part of McDonald’s Global Supply Chain Function, within the Global Strategic Sourcing Restaurant (GSSR) team. GSSR supports the restaurant experience through packaging, distribution, equipment, toys, restaurant development, and materials. The intern will contribute to work across GSSR focused on improving restaurant experiences and productivity, gaining exposure to supply chain management, supplier management, and category strategy and execution. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with teams including Operations, Menu, Food Quality, and Sustainability, as well as engagement with supplier partners.

The internship is based at McDonald’s global headquarters in downtown Chicago. Interns work full time, Monday through Friday, for all 10 weeks, and must be willing to relocate to the Chicagoland area for the program if applicable. Housing options are provided. The program includes initial training, work with a full-time team, and events such as an Executive Speaker Series, Learning Sessions, Peer Lunches, and Employee Business Network sessions. Interns are eligible for the Summer Hours program and receive $27 per hour.

Requirements

• Be a junior working toward a bachelor’s degree, with an expected graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Be pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related program.
• Have experience in student organizations, work, or projects involving collaboration or development of business skills.
• Have strong communication and analytical skills and a curious mindset.
• Be committed to a culture of inclusiveness.
• Be authorized to work in the United States and not require visa sponsorship for the internship or future employment.
• Be willing to relocate to the Chicagoland area for the duration of the internship, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support work across the Global Strategic Sourcing Restaurant team to improve restaurant experiences and productivity.
• Gain exposure to supply chain management, including supplier management and category strategy and execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Menu, Food Quality, Sustainability, and other teams.
• Engage with supplier partners.

Benefits

• Housing options provided.
• Eligible to participate in the Summer Hours program.
• Access to internship programming, including an Executive Speaker Series, Learning Sessions, Peer Lunches, and Employee Business Network sessions.
• Early access to full-time post-graduation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern