Supply Chain Intern
About The Position
McCain Foods is hiring a Supply Chain Intern for Summer 2027 to join its North American Supply Chain team. This paid, temporary internship runs from May through August 2027. Interns work in a core area such as Logistics, Customer Service, Deployment, Inventory Planning, or Supply Planning, gaining exposure to inventory management, balancing supply and demand, warehouse and transportation networks, customer relationships, and data-based business problem-solving. The intern will contribute to daily operations and strategic priorities, take ownership of key processes, support business activities, analyze performance data, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy. The program also includes professional development, networking, and mentorship. The position is based at the Oakbrook, Illinois office, with a hybrid arrangement requiring at least three days per week in person; the remaining day may be worked remotely or in the office.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in a bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and draw insights from complex datasets.
- Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to build and maintain working relationships in collaborative teams.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities, with the ability to deliver high-quality work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to investigate complex challenges, identify root causes, and implement effective long-term solutions.
- Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently while applying a critical, analytical mindset.
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis and reporting, including deep expertise in Microsoft Excel and related tools.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of key processes within a core supply chain functional area.
- Support critical business activities and daily supply chain operations.
- Analyze performance data and use large datasets to support business decisions.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate across teams and develop business acumen, leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Learn how different parts of the supply chain work together and the roles involved.
Benefits
- Paid internship.
- Professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities.
- Early careers learning experiences aimed at advancing career development.
- Not eligible for traditional benefits due to the duration of the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
