Supply Chain Intern

MSI Express • Batavia, IL

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About The Position

MSI Express is a manufacturing and contract packaging partner serving top consumer packaged goods brands, emerging brands, and private-label brands. The Supply Chain Intern will participate in a 10-week Summer 2027 internship, working on real business challenges and developing and implementing solutions in collaboration with company leaders and cross-functional teams. The internship concludes with a presentation to senior leadership highlighting results and recommendations.

The intern will gain hands-on experience in one or more supply chain areas, including planning and inventory management, procurement and supplier coordination, data analytics and reporting, warehouse and logistics operations, and process improvement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately eight hours per day or 40 hours per week. Pay is $19.00 per hour. This role is not eligible for benefits.

Work takes place in office and manufacturing plant environments. The intern may be exposed to production areas with varying temperatures, noise, moving machinery, forklifts, and other industrial conditions, and must follow safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment. Periodic travel to other MSI Express locations and end-of-internship events may be required.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Interest in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, and operations.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Currently enrolled in a Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, Engineering, or related academic program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated platforms as necessary.
• Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and work around equipment during project activities.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must follow safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support demand planning, inventory analysis, and material flow activities.
• Assist with purchase order tracking, supplier communication, and inventory replenishment processes.
• Analyze supply chain performance metrics and develop recommendations to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Gain exposure to transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Support process improvement projects focused on inventory accuracy, service improvements, and cost optimization.
• Develop and implement solutions to business challenges in collaboration with leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Present results and recommendations to senior leadership at the end of the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed