Supply Chain Management Intern – Fort Dodge, Iowa (Summer 2027)

Elanco • Fort Dodge, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Summer 2027 Supply Chain Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be a key part of our Fort Dodge Manufacturing team. You will help ensure a continuous supply of our products by learning to balance production capacity, inventory targets, and customer demand. This role provides exposure to many aspects of the business, including production planning, logistics, quality management, and finance, offering a significant site-wide impact.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in Microsoft Suites (especially Excel).
• Excellent math skills.
• A strong willingness to learn complex systems.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• A basic understanding of cGMP guidelines and manufacturing environments.
• Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of weekly and monthly production schedules for assigned work-centers.
• Learn to communicate with manufacturing management, floor personnel, and external partners regarding production issues affecting the schedule.
• Support inventory analysis of distressed, obsolete, or rejected materials to help mitigate financial loss.
• Gain an understanding of how to ensure raw materials and components are available and released before production orders are issued.
• Learn the fundamentals of maintaining safety stock levels and MRP material master data within an ERP system like SAP.
• Work with cross-functional teams to assist in the coordination of non-commercial demand (PD batches) and new product launches.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)
• Professional Development: Networking events, assigned mentors, and learning resources are provided.
• Housing: Financial support and help securing housing is available
• Future opportunities: High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles or additional internships, based on business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern