Intern Supply Chain

Parker Hannifin•Elyria, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Intern will support the sourcing team with supplier management, cost analysis, data reporting, and continuous improvement activities. The role provides exposure to procurement processes, supplier performance management, RFQ activity, cost-reduction initiatives, and inventory and supply planning. The internship is scheduled to start in January 2027 and continue through the summer, onsite in Elyria, Ohio.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to communicate professionally with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Interest in manufacturing, procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Support sourcing specialists and buyers with day-to-day procurement and supplier-management activities.
Assist with RFQ preparation, supplier quote analysis, and sourcing documentation.
Maintain and analyze supplier pricing, spend, delivery, quality, and performance data.
Help identify cost-reduction, productivity, and value-improvement opportunities.
Support supplier communications related to pricing, lead times, capacity, delivery performance, and corrective actions.
Assist with developing supplier scorecards, quarterly business review materials, and sourcing presentations.
Help maintain purchasing records, supplier files, contracts, and sourcing databases.
Participate in cross-functional projects involving engineering, operations, quality, finance, and logistics.
Support Kanban, inventory-reduction, and supply-continuity initiatives.
Perform other supply chain and sourcing-related assignments as needed.