Supply Chain Internships
Supply chain internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working analysts, planners, and logistics managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles across Retail and Renewable Energy are currently open, with Kroger, King Soopers, and Tesla among the employers posting roles now.
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Our program offers competitive pay, hands-on learning experiences, company exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Spend your summer leading projects, refining your professional skills, working alongside industry leaders, and connecting with other students from across the country.
Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing interns have the opportunity to work within the Corporate Supply Chain team, as well as within the operational departments that comprise Kroger's supply chain such as Human Resources, Operations, QA, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Transportation, Maintenance, Safety, Inventory, Information Technology and Store Operations. Our interns will role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
- Open to all majors, must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university
- Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status)
- Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work
- Highly motivated with strong leadership skills and the ability to work in groups or independently
- Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to preserve confidentiality of information
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present information to various levels of the organization
- Managing multiple priorities between school, work or extra-curricular activities
- Responds to change as a positive challenge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Significant level of multi-tasking
Desired
- Ability to analyze and interpret information and apply to business needs
- Commitment to providing customer service
- Involvement in leadership and community activities
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must be a team player and a team builder
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs
- Demonstrates accountability for his/her decisions
- Major in Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, Transportation, Retail Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Science, or Operations Management
- Manage multiple supply chain projects while adhering to timelines
- Communicate status and any potential risks/issues to the appropriate teams
- Assist with the documentation of supply chain processes and best practices
- Assist in the creation of process improvement projects
- Conduct supply chain analysis
- Actively seek and recommend new supply chain project opportunities
- Assist with project risk, develop plans and escalate unresolved issues
- Partner with appropriate teams to elicit, analyze, document and deliver supply chain solutions
- Complete cumulative project (summary of internship accomplishments) and present to executive team or appropriate manager(s)
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Our program offers competitive pay, hands-on learning experiences, company exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Spend your summer leading projects, refining your professional skills, working alongside industry leaders, and connecting with other students from across the country.
Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing interns have the opportunity to work within the Corporate Supply Chain team, as well as within the operational departments that comprise Kroger's supply chain such as Human Resources, Operations, QA, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Transportation, Maintenance, Safety, Inventory, Information Technology and Store Operations. Our interns will role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
- Open to all majors, must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university
- Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status)
- Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work
- Highly motivated with strong leadership skills and the ability to work in groups or independently
- Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to preserve confidentiality of information
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present information to various levels of the organization
- Managing multiple priorities between school, work or extra-curricular activities
- Responds to change as a positive challenge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Significant level of multi-tasking
Desired
- Ability to analyze and interpret information and apply to business needs
- Commitment to providing customer service
- Involvement in leadership and community activities
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must be a team player and a team builder
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs
- Demonstrates accountability for his/her decisions
- Major in Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, Transportation, Retail Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Science, or Operations Management
- Manage multiple supply chain projects while adhering to timelines
- Communicate status and any potential risks/issues to the appropriate teams
- Assist with the documentation of supply chain processes and best practices
- Assist in the creation of process improvement projects
- Conduct supply chain analysis
- Actively seek and recommend new supply chain project opportunities
- Assist with project risk, develop plans and escalate unresolved issues
- Partner with appropriate teams to elicit, analyze, document and deliver supply chain solutions
- Complete cumulative project (summary of internship accomplishments) and present to executive team or appropriate manager(s)
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Supply Chain Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Kroger12
- King Soopers5
- Tesla3
- Dauch2
- Groupe LVMH2
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Renewable Energy
Tips for Your Supply Chain Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer programs
Large manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies open summer internship applications the preceding fall, often closing structured cohorts before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post year-round and closer to start dates, so check regularly rather than waiting for a single recruiting season.
Build project proof before you apply
Supply chain recruiters at the intern level look for evidence you can do the work, not a long employment history. Document two or three projects with the tools you used, demand forecasting in Excel or Python, inventory analysis in SQL, a process-improvement case study, and make the output easy to share or link.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, combining both channels reaches programs you'd miss by relying on either one alone.
Practice your interview format out loud before applying
Supply chain intern screens often involve a case or analytical exercise, a make-or-buy decision, a bottleneck diagnosis, or a data interpretation question. Practice out loud and walk through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you structure a problem as much as the final answer you land on.
Target rotational and cohort programs early
Large companies run structured rotational or university internship programs designed to train people new to supply chain, placing interns in procurement, planning, and logistics over one or two rotations. These programs recruit early in the fall and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your interests and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 86% of the supply chain internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start searching, and filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you can't take.
Supply Chain Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a supply chain internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a concrete artifact recruiters can actually assess: a documented demand-forecasting model, a process-improvement case study, or an inventory-analysis report with your methodology and findings. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where supply chain recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a supply chain internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for supply chain interns is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team at offer time, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself for one by delivering well and asking about the process, without counting on it.
When should I apply for supply chain internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, including manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies with structured programs, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, some open applications as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round and waiting until spring means missing the largest cohorts.
Are supply chain internships paid?
Most professional supply chain internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, a large manufacturer or retailer typically pays differently than a regional logistics provider or startup. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it, so check each posting directly rather than assuming a flat rate.
What should a supply chain internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three fully documented projects with the tools you used, ERP or WMS software, Excel or Python for demand modeling, SQL for inventory queries, and a link or reference to where the work lives. Add relevant coursework in operations, logistics, or data analysis. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote supply chain internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 14% of the supply chain internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract candidates from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a supply chain rotational internship?
A rotational internship places you in two or more functions, procurement, planning, logistics, or distribution, over a single summer or semester, giving you exposure across the operation rather than depth in one area. These programs target people new to the field, recruit early in the fall, and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your interests and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get supply chain internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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