Supply Chain (Rotational) Intern | Summer 2027
About The Position
If you're interested in learning how the behind-the-scenes functions of a business support sales, inventory, pricing, and product strategy, this internship is for you. As a Supply Chain (Rotational) Intern, you will gain hands-on, real-world experience in key operational areas, including pricing, sales analysis, purchasing, inventory management, and product management. Throughout the summer, you will contribute to meaningful work that supports department initiatives, improves business processes, and enhances operational efficiency while building skills that translate directly to your future career. Interns partner with leaders and team members across the organization, work alongside a dedicated coach and mentor for guidance and development and complete a project that creates lasting value for the business. This experience provides insight into how strategic operational functions support sales and business success while helping you strengthen your professional, technical, and leadership capabilities. What sets this internship experience apart is the opportunity to be part of our Rotational Internship Program. In addition to developing expertise in Sales Support, you will rotate through other departments to gain a broader understanding of the business and customer journey. You'll collaborate with fellow interns, engage directly with executive leadership, participate in Place P volunteer events that give back to the communities we serve, and take part in an interactive onboarding and professional development program designed to help you learn more about yourself, your strengths, and your career interests. Through these experiences, you'll build meaningful connections, expand your network, and gain a well-rounded view of what it means to be part of an employee-owned organization.
Requirements
- High School Graduate
- Currently a sophomore or junior pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to adapt, learn new systems, and work collaboratively
Responsibilities
- Review operational metrics to analyze performance, trends, and product line impact while identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with team members to implement projects that support business growth and operational excellence.
- Assist with pricing, purchasing, and inventory activities while gaining hands-on experience with daily business operations.
- Analyze product line data to improve data accuracy, close information gaps, and support informed decision-making.
- Assist in coordinating product launches, inventory additions, and product transitions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and effectiveness across the business.
- Gain exposure to multiple departments through structured rotations.
- Complete and present a capstone project highlighting key accomplishments and recommendations.
- Participate in departmental rotations
- Job shadow experienced professionals across the organization
- Build cross-functional relationships with employee-owners and leaders
- Learn how teams collaborate to support customers and business operations
- Participate in community impact and professional development activities
- Visit different Van Meter locations to gain broader business exposure
- Present a final capstone project to leaders and peers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
