Supply & Inventory Planning Intern

H.B. Fuller•St. Paul, MN

8d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com. What you can expect from H.B. Fuller’s Internship Program: You’ll be joining a cohort of talented students from a variety of schools across the U.S. We hire interns in the following positions: Process Engineering, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Technical Sales, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Information Technology, and more. The projects we task our interns to lead are impactful and meaningful to our organization. You’ll be supported by your Manager and Mentor to gain in-depth knowledge of the adhesive industry and collaborate with various departments and functions. We also offer an established path for next-level opportunities – making this internship the starting point for a long-term career path. Location: St. Paul, MN Department: Supply Chain Our Internship Experience includes: 12-week paid program beginning the end of May to mid-August to gain insight and knowledge in your field. Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including managers, directors, and CEO. Multiple networking, volunteer and fun events – both virtual and in-person. Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller. End of summer final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers. Position Overview: The Supply & Inventory Planning Intern will support the supply chain team by improving data visibility, reporting accuracy, and decision-making through data analytics, Power BI, and emerging AI tools. This role will partner with supply and inventory planning team members to analyze planning data, identify trends, streamline recurring reporting, and develop actionable insights that support service, inventory, and operational performance. The intern will gain exposure to supply chain planning processes while contributing to tools and analysis that help the team make faster, more informed decisions.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Rising junior or senior with an interest in supply chain planning, inventory management, analytics, and business process improvement.
Experience with Microsoft Excel required; exposure to Power BI, data visualization, SQL, Python, or similar analytics tools preferred.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work with large data sets, identify patterns, and translate findings into actionable insights.
Effective communication, curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new digital tools, including AI-enabled solutions.

Nice To Haves

exposure to Power BI, data visualization, SQL, Python, or similar analytics tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze supply and inventory planning data to identify trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities that support improved planning decisions.
Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports to improve visibility to inventory levels, supply performance, planning health, and key operational metrics.
Clean, organize, and validate data from multiple sources to support accurate reporting, analysis, and business recommendations.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring manual reporting or analysis through Power BI, Excel, or AI-enabled tools.
Apply AI concepts to explore practical use cases such as data summarization, exception reporting, process documentation, and planning insights.
Prepare clear summaries, visualizations, and recommendations for supply and inventory planning stakeholders.