2027 Supply Chain Internships

Kimberly-Clark•Neenah, WI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Kimberly-Clark, you will be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We are founded on 150+ years of market leadership and we are always looking for new and better ways to perform—so what can you do with that? There is no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. Learn more and apply at CareersAtKC.com Our internships will offer you a chance to explore the breadth of opportunities available in the supply chain while working on real projects such as process improvements in flow planning for finished products, raw materials and finishing supplies, space utilization and optimization analysis, or warehouse operations systems analysis. You will be provided meaningful work experiences that contribute to the overall strategic business goals of Kimberly-Clark. You’ll be treated and respected as a valuable contributor and given your own responsibilities and accountabilities. Your intern experience will include performance evaluations that provide you with valuable professional feedback to gauge your strengths and measure areas of improvement. At Kimberly-Clark, Supply Chain internship experiences are a valued part of our culture. Kimberly-Clark considers its pool of interns/co-ops to be a great source of future full-time employees. There may be no better place to launch or advance your supply chain career than at Kimberly-Clark. That's because we've structured our logistics organization in a way that enables you to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the supply chain and a rewarding work experience. Whether beginning your supply chain career or seeking a new challenge as an experienced professional, our team environment will allow you to contribute to your fullest potential.

Requirements

Strong academic capabilities demonstrated through GPA. Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 overall GPA is preferred
Completion of at minimum 1 year of college courses; preferably in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics Management, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Effective communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to drive actions to completion.
Ability to work through challenging situations or complex problems to achieve goal
Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Excel Skills
Experience with Power BI/Query, Tableau, CAD, SolidWorks

Responsibilities

Process improvements in flow planning for finished products, raw materials and finishing supplies
Space utilization and optimization analysis
Warehouse operations systems analysis
Provide efficient, cost-effective solutions for order management and aggressively work to improve supply chain performance.
Build relationships with internal and external customers.
Work proactively with customer and sales to reduce cost to serve.
Communicate and resolve order issues with customers and sales.
Responsible for managing raw material/finishing supply plans in support of finished goods production.
Generating requirements across multiple manufacturing sites, while ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials.
Partners with vendors/suppliers to optimize ordering, and work through material shortages and constraints.
Manage the flow of product from the case packer through shipment loading at both mills and distribution centers.
Drive performance of third-party DC operations, problem solve across functional supply chain groups to deliver service to retail customer, support distribution initiatives (new DC start-ups, automation), and monitor supply chain cost.
Manage inbound and outbound flow within a manufacturing setting as well as supporting production requirements.
Site Logistics manages inventory control, quality hold management, shipping and receiving, and load balancing.
Own problem solving for all related warehouse accountabilities, including inventory discrepancies, site quality containment, damage elimination and scanning accuracy.
Responsible for the Warehouse Management System (WMS) that directs work activity within a DC related to unloading, storage, replenishment, case picking and outbound loading, as well as the standard processes and warehouse layouts that govern the network of DCs.
Analysis of lift-truck operator productivity, industrial engineering of productivity standards, participation in expansion of e-commerce fulfillment processes, support of transformational order pick processes and opportunity to travel to mills and DCs for on-site engagement.
Collaboration with carriers for price, service, and equipment to achieve delivery of materials and product at minimum distribution costs.
Analyze and perform mode/carrier selection, shipment tracking, and measurement of customer service and carrier performance.
Aid in the application of Kimberly-Clark’s EHS Standards and Management System.
Work in tandem with Plant team members to further enhance safety and environmental performance in the plant.
Work with internal and external customers to further enhance EHS maturity of the Plant.
Strategic team that makes the company buy smarter and select suppliers to get the best value, manage contracts, and ensure purchases follow company policies and legal standards.
By using its size and strong partnerships, the team ensures the business runs smoothly, brings in new ideas, and delivers real value.
It’s about more than just purchasing—it’s about powering innovation and keeping the company competitive.
Do you have a passion for data and understanding processes to make them better? Digital Manufacturing is the driver of making data available to our teams to make the right decision.
Our team provides the technical expertise and support in the implementation and optimization of the SMOM (Smart Manufacturing Operation Management) systems platform and associated processes to support world class manufacturing.