Supply Chain Summer Intern
About The Position
The Supply Chain Department at University of Chicago Medicine offers a challenging 12-week internship that provides exposure to various areas of Supply Chain. The internship runs from mid-May to mid-August. Reporting to the Supply Chain Department, the intern experiences the fundamentals of operations in their assigned department at UChicago Medical Center. Under immediate direction, the intern works primarily on a project within a specific Supply Chain functional area, such as Performance & Analytics, Operations & Logistics, or Strategic Sourcing. The intern also supports management with special projects, reports, communications, analyses, processes, group meetings, research, administrative processes, and customer service. Interns apply their Supply Chain knowledge and learning agility while contributing to innovative team solutions. Departments may assign area-specific duties and communicate them to the intern. This is a full-time, temporary, 12-week program scheduled for May through August 2027. The role is hybrid, with onsite work three to five days per week at either the Hyde Park main campus or Harvey campus. The stated schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with hours potentially varying.
Requirements
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Must be available to commute to UChicago Medicine's Chicago office and work in a hybrid environment at the Hyde Park and/or Harvey campus.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to grasp and understand technical concepts and applications.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Supply Chain or Operations experience is a plus.
- Experience or studies in Finance, Project Management, Business Administration, Information Systems/Analytics, or a Supply Chain degree program are considered.
Responsibilities
- Work primarily on a project within a Supply Chain functional area, including Performance & Analytics, Operations & Logistics, or Strategic Sourcing.
- Assist Supply Chain management with special projects, reports, communications, analyses, and processes.
- Participate in group meetings and support research, administrative processes, and customer service.
- Contribute to innovative solutions while applying Supply Chain knowledge and learning agility.
- Complete duties specific to the assigned department as communicated by that department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
